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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 15 months later than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S8200 grades against the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic ZS5

 S8200 ZS5 
IntroducedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon S8200

 ZS5 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS5

 S8200 ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8200 compared to the ZS5.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and ZS5.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S8200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (213g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
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excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (213g)
has touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (214 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 961 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $300