Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replacement is Nikon P610
(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
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
- New Model is Panasonic FZ300
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P600 was released 19 months later than the FZ200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P600 scores vs the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ200
P600 | FZ200 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2012 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon P600
FZ200 | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ200
P600 | FZ200 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P600 compared to the FZ200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and FZ200 is 65 and 65 respectively.
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and FZ200.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P600 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent P600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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 | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 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 | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 13.50 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 pounds) | 588g (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 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 | 330 shots | 540 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $750 | $499 |