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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S6200 was launched 2 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6200 matches up against the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic LX3

 S6200 LX3 
IntroducedAugust 2011November 2008Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon S6200

 LX3 S6200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic LX3

 S6200 LX3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S6200 against the LX3.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and LX3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S6200 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S6200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography advice
70
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic LX3
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 265g (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $449