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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Refreshed by Nikon P1000
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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was revealed 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P900 grades versus the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic FZ200

 P900 FZ200 
AnnouncedMarch 2015July 2012Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon P900

 FZ200 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ200

 P900 FZ200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 comes with outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst 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 P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P900 versus the FZ200.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and FZ200 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and FZ200.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P900 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger P900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
45
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (899g)
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
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great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
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great battery power (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (899g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (360 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
63
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix P900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-03-02 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899 gr (1.98 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 pictures 540 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $499