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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 8 months later than the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6200 scores versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic FH5

 S6200 FH5 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon S6200

 FH5 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH5

 S6200 FH5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 and the FH5.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and FH5.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent S6200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
70
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH5
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 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
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
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 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $169