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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6200 matches up vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic TS5

 S6200 TS5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon S6200

 TS5 S6200 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2011Newer by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS5

 S6200 TS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the TS5.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and TS5.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
70
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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better than average battery (370 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $350