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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
Nikon Coolpix S6200 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Nikon Coolpix S6200
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDMC-FH20S6200
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10093
Width (mm)2825
Height (mm)5757
Weight (g)159160
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.42-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
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Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEG.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 9 elements in 7 groups, 3 AsphericalZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 224.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 40.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)810
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.300.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 ptContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (80 to 1600), Fixed Range Auto (80 to 400 or 80 to 800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 60-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range description0.6 - 5.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4074
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.66-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.VR Image Stabilization, HD 720p movies, Special Effects (record), Filter Effects (playback). Available in red, pink, silver



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