Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic ZS15
S6200 | ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon S6200
ZS15 | S6200 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 10 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic ZS15
S6200 | ZS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |