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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P520
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was released 19 months later than the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P530 scores versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Panasonic FZ200

 P530 FZ200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2012More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon P530

 FZ200 P530 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ200

 P530 FZ200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P530 versus the FZ200.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P530 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern P530 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P530
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (494 grams)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P530
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
48
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others (494 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
good battery pack (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (588 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (494 grams)
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588 grams)
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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix P530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 494 gr (1.09 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 240 shots 540 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $499