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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FZ200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z5 was brought out 8 years after the FZ200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 matches up versus the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 Z5 FZ200 
ReleasedJuly 2020July 2012Newer by 98 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 FZ200 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 Z5 FZ200 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 and the FZ200.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FZ200 is 62 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and FZ200.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
85
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
48
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
74
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
57
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 max frames per second low (4.5 fps)
46
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery (540 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
68
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 more heavy than average in class (675g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
55
 good battery (540 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 two card slots
48
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (540 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
34
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average in class (675g)
63
 really wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-07-20 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 photos 540 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $1,399 $499