Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FS25

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6200 scores vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 comes with exterior dimensions 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 FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 vs the FS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S6200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.