Nikon D3200 with Panasonic FZ200 Comparison

Nikon D3200 and Panasonic FZ200 Main Features

  • July, 2012
  • July, 2012
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • -
  • 25-600 mm (24x) F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 1312k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 125 x 96 x 77 mm, 505g.
  • 125 x 87 x 110 mm, 588g.
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Nikon D3200 Scores


Imaging score
59
Features score
58
Value for money score
78
Portability score
81
Overall score
64

Panasonic FZ200 Scores


Imaging score
41
Features score
73
Value for money score
76
Portability score
76
Overall score
61

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 with Nikon D3200 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D3200 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The first model related to Entry-Level DSLR, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of D3200 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FZ200. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Lumix DMC-FZ200 has image stabilization(Optical), D3200 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
D3200 has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the Lumix DMC-FZ200 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a higher resolution of 1312k dots, D3200 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D3200 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D3200 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D3200 Lumix DMC-FZ200
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model D3200 Lumix DMC-FZ200
Announced July, 2012 July, 2012
Body Type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Articulated
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.53 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 1 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 13.50
Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.2 x 15.4 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 357.3 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 6016 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 540 shots 540 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL14
Physical
Weight 505 g 588 g
Physical Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77 mm 125 x 87 x 110 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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