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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured within a month of the XS1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5200 grades against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic XS1

 S5200 XS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon S5200

 XS1 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic XS1

 S5200 XS1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 offers outer 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S5200 compared to the XS1.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and XS1.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
28
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
33
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 260 photos
Battery form 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 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $130