Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FZ200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 17 months prior to the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6100 grades vs the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 against the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and FZ200 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and FZ200.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.