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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 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 SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 4 years prior to the SZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6200 scores against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S6200 SZ10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon S6200

 SZ10 S6200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic SZ10

 S6200 SZ10 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6200 versus the SZ10.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and SZ10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
70
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $200