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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P510 was brought out very close to the FZ200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the P510 scores vs the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 P510 FZ200 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon P510

		

		

			
 FZ200 P510 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 P510 FZ200 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2012Same age
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 compared to the FZ200.
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and FZ200 is 66 and 65 respectively.
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and FZ200.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P510 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
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 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
48
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon P510
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
51
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition (555g)
57
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P510 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
51
 amazing zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
46
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P510 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
54
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (1000mm)
 low battery power (200 shots)
 more heavy than competition (555 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (588g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
47
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
48
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (540 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon P510
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
27
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (555 grams)
63
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone support
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others in class (588g)
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix P510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-05 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 555 gr (1.22 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs 540 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $499