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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic FZ200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 3 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L22 matches up against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FZ200

 L22 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon L22

 FZ200 L22 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2010Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FZ200

 L22 FZ200 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L22 vs the FZ200.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and FZ200 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (540 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
63
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $499