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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 8 months after the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6200 matches up against the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic S3

 S6200 S3 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon S6200

 S3 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic S3

 S6200 S3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has outer 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) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 and the S3.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and S3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S6200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
70
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (117 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic S3
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $110