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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S5200 grades vs the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic FX78

 S5200 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon S5200

 FX78 S5200 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FX78

 S5200 FX78 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 comes with exterior 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) and the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 against the FX78.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and FX78.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S5200 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
28
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
68
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FX78
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $210