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Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon D100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2002
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D100 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and FZ200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The D100 was launched 11 years before the FZ200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D100 grades against the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Panasonic FZ200

 D100 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon D100

 FZ200 D100 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2002More recent by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k118kCrisper display (+342k dot)
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Common features in the Nikon D100 and Panasonic FZ200

 D100 FZ200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D100 has got physical measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D100 and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D100 compared to the FZ200.

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and FZ200 is 58 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and FZ200.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ200 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (540 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
great battery (540 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D100
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
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can't shoot video
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon D100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2002-07-26 2012-07-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 118k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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 None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 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 - 540 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $170 $499