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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

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).

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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