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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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
Panasonic FZ200
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic FZ200

 L120 FZ200 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon L120

 FZ200 L120 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2011Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic FZ200

 L120 FZ200 
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and FZ200 is 75 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix L120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
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