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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 5 months prior to the TS20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6200 grades versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic TS20

					

					

						
 S6200 TS20 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S6200

					

					

						
 TS20 S6200 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS20

					

					

						
 S6200 TS20 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 provides outer dimensions 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 TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 against the TS20.
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and TS20.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the age  of the products into consideration.

						Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (142 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
70
 provides touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
 lighter than competition (142 grams)
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
43
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
41
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
31
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (142g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $229 $179