Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on July 18, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.5 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 23

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 19.1
DXO dynamic range 10.8
DXO low light ISO 114.0
DXO overall score 37.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced July 18, 2012
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Panasonic
msrp $294.32
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
predecessor model Panasonic FZ100

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Flash range 13.50 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 12.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 540 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 588 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 6400
Max image resolution 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 12
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
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)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots