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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 7 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6200 scores versus the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S6200 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon S6200

 ZS80 S6200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2011More recent by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS80

 S6200 ZS80 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has got outer 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 ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6200 against the ZS80.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and ZS80 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and ZS80.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S6200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
70
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $229 $448