Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Launched May 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon D5100
- Successor is Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D5200 and Panasonic SZ3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the D5200 (APS-C) and SZ3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe D5200 was revealed 5 months after the SZ3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the D5200 grades vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D5200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Panasonic SZ3
D5200 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon D5200
SZ3 | D5200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Panasonic SZ3
D5200 | SZ3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5200 comes with external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D5200 and Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D5200 and the SZ3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and SZ3 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and SZ3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D5200 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D5200 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Nikon D5200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon D5200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-05-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 23 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 84 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1284 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $595 | $150 |