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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6200 matches up vs the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic TS6

 S6200 TS6 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S6200

 TS6 S6200 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS6

 S6200 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the TS6.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and TS6.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S6200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
70
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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good battery pack (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2015-01-06
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $300