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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was launched 3 years before the LX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ200 scores against the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic LX100

 FZ200 LX100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ200

 LX100 FZ200 
IntroducedSeptember 2014July 2012Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX100

 FZ200 LX100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 versus the LX100.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and LX100 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and LX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography highlights
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good battery (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
has focus via touch
good resolution (13MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-18 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 393 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 67
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 114 553
Other
Battery life 540 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $800