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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P100 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the FZ200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the P100 grades against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic FZ200

 P100 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon P100

 FZ200 P100 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2010More recent by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ200

 P100 FZ200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P100 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P100 versus the FZ200.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and FZ200 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ200 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (481g)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
49
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (678mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (481g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (481 grams)
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481 gr (1.06 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 540 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $499