Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very well matched but the S6200 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S6200 was launched 8 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6200 grades against the FZ1000 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 has physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 versus the FZ1000 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and FZ1000 II is 94 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and FZ1000 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S6200 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older S6200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.