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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
Panasonic FZ200
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FZ200

 L810 FZ200 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon L810

 FZ200 L810 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ200

 L810 FZ200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2012Similar age
Display dimensions3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery power (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
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quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
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