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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S6200 grades versus the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic ZR1

 S6200 ZR1 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon S6200

 ZR1 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZR1

 S6200 ZR1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S6200 against the ZR1.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and ZR1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
70
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
42
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine V
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $280