Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 23 months before the ZS50 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5200 scores versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S5200 versus the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and ZS50.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S5200 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S5200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.