Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX48

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S5200 grades vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S5200 and the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and FX48.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.