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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled 8 months after the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5200 grades versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic ZS15

 S5200 ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2012Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon S5200

 ZS15 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS15

 S5200 ZS15 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S5200 against the ZS15.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S5200 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than average (208g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (260 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
32
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-06-29
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $279