Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 2 months later than the ZS7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6200 matches up against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 against the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.