Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Updated by Panasonic FZ300
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L120 was unveiled 17 months before the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the L120 grades vs the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic FZ200
L120 | FZ200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon L120
FZ200 | L120 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic FZ200
L120 | FZ200 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 versus the FZ200.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and FZ200 is 75 and 65 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and FZ200.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L120 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 13.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 gr (0.95 pounds) | 588 gr (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 540 photos |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $499 |