Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200
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![Nikon Coolpix L810 front Nikon Coolpix L810 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L810/Nikon-L810-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200/Panasonic-FZ200-front.jpg)
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Released February 2012
- New Model is Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
- Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The L810 was introduced 5 months earlier than the FZ200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L810 matches up versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FZ200
L810 | FZ200 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon L810
FZ200 | L810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ200
L810 | FZ200 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar age |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and 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 L810 and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 compared to the FZ200.
![Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L810-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and FZ200 is 74 and 65 respectively.
![Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L810-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and FZ200.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
![Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L810-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L810-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.2 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430 grams (0.95 lbs) | 588 grams (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 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 | 300 pictures | 540 pictures |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $499 |