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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 4 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S8200 matches up vs the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic TS6

 S8200 TS6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution961k460kCrisper screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S8200

 TS6 S8200 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS6

 S8200 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S8200 and the TS6.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and TS6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S8200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (213g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery (370 shots)
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 961k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $300