• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S5200 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • More telephoto lens reach
    156 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    146g vs 319g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Nikon S5200

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    11 vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-TX100V

Nikon S5200
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Panasonic TS7
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony TX200V

Nikon S5200
Sony TX200V
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic TS7
Sony TX200V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Manual focus

Compared to Sony TX20

Nikon S5200
Sony TX20
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic TS7
Sony TX20
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony TF1

Nikon S5200
Sony TF1
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic TS7
Sony TF1
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon S3500

Nikon S5200
Nikon S3500
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic TS7
Nikon S3500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
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