Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S5200 was brought out 13 months later than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5200 grades versus the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic SZ7
S5200 | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S5200
SZ7 | S5200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic SZ7
S5200 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S5200 and the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and SZ7.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S5200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 220 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $130 | $199 |