Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic GH5S

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic GH5S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S6200 was unveiled 7 years before the GH5S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6200 scores against the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6200 vs the GH5S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and GH5S is 94 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and GH5S.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S6200 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S6200 will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S6200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.