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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 4 months earlier than the SZ7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S6200 matches up vs the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S6200 SZ7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S6200

 SZ7 S6200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic SZ7

 S6200 SZ7 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our newest 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 utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6200 against the SZ7.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and SZ7.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6200 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
70
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color 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 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
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 220 photographs
Battery format 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $199