Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX700

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 2 years after the FX700 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S5200 matches up versus the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S5200 against the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and FX700.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.