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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
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Nikon D7200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D7100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
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Panasonic FZ80

 D7200 FZ80 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon D7200

 FZ80 D7200 
ReleasedJanuary 2017March 2015Newer by 22 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FZ80

 D7200 FZ80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
58
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (1,110 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7200
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
68
great battery (1,110 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (616 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (1,110 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
57
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
30
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
decently wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (616g)
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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon D7200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
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