Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6200 was revealed 8 months after the ZS10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6200 grades against the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic ZS10
S6200 | ZS10 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S6200
ZS10 | S6200 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS10
S6200 | ZS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 provides outer 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6200 compared to the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and ZS10.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | 260 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $229 | $350 |