Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic ZS5
S8200 | ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 961k | 230k | Clearer screen (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon S8200
ZS5 | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS5
S8200 | ZS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |