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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FZ200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FP2 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FP2

 FZ200 FP2 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FZ200

 FP2 FZ200 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 against the FZ200.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and FZ200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FZ200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $499