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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 16 months prior to the F5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S6200 matches up against the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic F5

 S6200 F5 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon S6200

 F5 S6200 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic F5

 S6200 F5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 against the F5.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and F5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S6200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
70
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $100