Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

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

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix S6200 ×	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix S6200	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Brand	Nikon	Panasonic
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.panasonic.com
Model number	S6200	DMC-FH20
Camera format	Ultra Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2011	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	93	100
Width (mm)	25	28
Height (mm)	57	57
Weight (g)	160	159
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	16	14.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.2
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.13
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	-	1.42
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
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)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)	-	1.5
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720	1280x720 320x240 640x480 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	+	-
Hd video connection	HDMI	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens	LEICA DC VARIO, 9 elements in 7 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	25.00 - 250.00	28.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00 - 45.00	5.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)	10	8
Aperture range (f)	0.17 - 0.31	0.06 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
^1↑Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection with Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AF	Contrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.7	2.7
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	-	16
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto (80 to 1600), Fixed Range Auto (80 to 400 or 80 to 800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent preset manual (custom)	auto cloudy daylight halogen shade white set
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 modes	-	Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	-	Portrait, 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 fill flash flash off slow sync	auto auto/red-eye reduction forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description	-	0.6 - 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)	74	40
Included memory type	Internal	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	mini hdmi	dc input (optional dc coupler required)
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)	250	300
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL12	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6v 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	adobe reader photofunstudio 5.0 edition quicktime
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	VR Image Stabilization, HD 720p movies, Special Effects (record), Filter Effects (playback). Available in red, pink, silver	Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.