Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 12.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,312k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Panasonic -FZxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Panasonic -FZxxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Panasonic FZ300 Compare	July 2015	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ200	July 2012	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Articulated 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ150 Compare	April 2012	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ100 Compare	July 2010	14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs Lumix DMC-FZ100.

In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200.

Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-FZ100 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Lumix DMC-FZ100.

In 2015 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Lumix DMC-FZ300.

Fully Articulated screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,312k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with Venus Engine VII FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

The camera has 70 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.

Flash

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.50 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has dimensions of 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33"). It weighs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

125 mm (4.92")

87 mm (3.43")

87 mm (3.43")

110 mm (4.33")