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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 22 months later than the FZ200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S810c matches up vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FZ200

 S810c FZ200 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2012Fresher by 22 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon S810c

 FZ200 S810c 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ200

 S810c FZ200 

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S810c features outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S810c against the FZ200.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and FZ200.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S810c should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (216g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (216g)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
good battery pack (540 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $499