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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5200 matches up vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic TS2

 S5200 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S5200

 TS2 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic TS2

 S5200 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S5200 compared to the TS2.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Retail price $130 $350