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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S5200 SZ7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S5200

 SZ7 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic SZ7

 S5200 SZ7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5200
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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