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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S6200 scores versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic TS25

 S6200 TS25 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S6200

 TS25 S6200 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS25

 S6200 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 provides physical 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) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the TS25.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and TS25.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
70
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $180