Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe S6200 was launched 8 months after the FX78 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6200 matches up against the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic FX78
S6200 | FX78 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon S6200
FX78 | S6200 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FX78
S6200 | FX78 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the FX78.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and FX78.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger S6200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $229 | $210 |