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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled 13 months later than the S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5200 scores vs the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic S2

 S5200 S2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon S5200

 S2 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic S2

 S5200 S2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S5200 vs the S2.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and S2.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography info
Panasonic S2 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5200
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
28
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
33
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 280 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $109