Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic FH6

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon D5200 versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the D5200 (APS-C) and FH6 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The D5200 was unveiled 17 months after the FH6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D5200 matches up versus the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5200 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Nikon D5200 versus Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D5200 compared to the FH6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and FH6 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and FH6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5200 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D5200 will show greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D5200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.