Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Launched March 2015
- Superseded the Nikon D7100
- Successor is Nikon D7500
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Released January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D7200 versus Panasonic FZ80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and FZ80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

The D7200 was unveiled 22 months prior to the FZ80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D7200 matches up against the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Panasonic FZ80
D7200 | FZ80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon D7200
FZ80 | D7200 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | March 2015 | Newer by 22 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FZ80
D7200 | FZ80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D7200 comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check the Nikon D7200 versus Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D7200 vs the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and FZ80 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and FZ80.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D7200 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D7200 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged D7200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon D7200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-03-02 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 49 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 pounds) | 616 gr (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1333 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Retail cost | $1,100 | $399 |