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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 20 months later than the ZR3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6200 matches up vs the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S6200 ZR3 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon S6200

 ZR3 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZR3

 S6200 ZR3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 against the ZR3.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S6200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size 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 ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
70
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
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 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $229 $280