Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX580

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced 4 years after the FX580 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S5200 scores against the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S5200 versus the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.