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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic ZS10
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S6200 ZS10 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S6200

 ZS10 S6200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS10

 S6200 ZS10 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
70
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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