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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 20 months later than the FH22 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6200 matches up versus the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic FH22

 S6200 FH22 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S6200

 FH22 S6200 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH22

 S6200 FH22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6200 compared to the FH22.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and FH22.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S6200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
70
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $200