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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 8 months after the FH2 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6200 scores vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic FH2

 S6200 FH2 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon S6200

 FH2 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH2

 S6200 FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S6200 vs the FH2.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and FH2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S6200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
70
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery life (270 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $149