Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S5200 grades versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S5200 compared to the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and S1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S5200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.