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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 10 months prior to the ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6200 matches up against the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic ZS15

 S6200 ZS15 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon S6200

 ZS15 S6200 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2011Fresher by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS15

 S6200 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 vs the ZS15.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and ZS15.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S6200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
70
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (260 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 grams (0.35 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
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 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 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 $279