Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S5200 grades versus the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 compared to the ZR1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and ZR1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger S5200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.