Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 13 months later than the FH6 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5200 matches up vs the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5200 against the FH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and FH6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S5200 should have an edge in sensor technology.