Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Panasonic FZ200
D100 | FZ200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon D100
FZ200 | D100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | July 2002 | More recent by 121 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 118k | Crisper display (+342k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Panasonic FZ200
D100 | FZ200 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and FZ200 is 58 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D100 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Nikon D100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |