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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 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 FX78
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic FX78

 S6200 FX78 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon S6200

 FX78 S6200 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FX78

 S6200 FX78 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography information
70
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FX78
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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
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