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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 23 months prior to the TS6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5200 matches up versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic TS6

 S5200 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S5200

 TS6 S5200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic TS6

 S5200 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5200 against the TS6.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and TS6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S5200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $300