Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 is also often compared to pro digicams, entry-level DSLRs, mirrorless and travel zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot SX50 HS and the Powershot SX40) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FZ150 and the Lumix DMC-FZ60)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ200 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a screen which flips out, has in-camera HDR, has an external mic jack, has a significantly longer battery life (540 shots vs 315 shots) and has slightly more focus points (23 vs 9).

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (37.0 vs 47.0), has way more less zoom (24x vs 41.7x), has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS similar age $429 - $450	Significant advantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much more zoom: 50x vs 24x Supports 24p Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8 Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the PowerShot SX50 HS and DMC-FZ200 Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Fast continuous shooting: 13 fps vs 12 fps Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 10 months older $720	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FZ200) None found Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks in-camera HDR Shorter battery life: 410 shots vs 540 shots Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-FZ200 Very high speed movies: 220 fps vs 240 fps Fast continuous shooting: 12 fps vs 12 fps Flip-out screens
	Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-FZ200
Nikon Coolpix P520 6 months newer $427	Significant advantages of the P520 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 24x Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the P520 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Much shorter battery life: 200 shots vs 540 shots Lacks in-camera HDR common strengths of the P520 and DMC-FZ200 Flip-out screens 3D photos Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 7 months newer $498	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX300 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much more zoom: 50x vs 24x Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX300 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps common strengths of the DSC-HX300 and DMC-FZ200 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 12 fps 3D photos In-camera HDR
	Compare the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR 5 months newer $475 - $550	Significant advantages of the HS50EXR (vs the DMC-FZ200) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 24x Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the HS50EXR (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much larger: Large 135x101x146 mm vs Professional size 125x87x110 mm Significantly heavier: 808 g vs 588 g Thicker: 5.7" vs 4.3" common strengths of the HS50EXR and DMC-FZ200 Very high speed movies: 480 fps vs 240 fps Flip-out screens You can plug a microphone into both of these
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 4 months older $327 - $348	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DMC-FZ200) Significantly more zoom: 33.8x vs 24x Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps No RAW support common strengths of the DSC-HX200V and DMC-FZ200 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 12 fps Flip-out screens 3D photos
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ200 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (24x vs 3.8x), records even higher-speed movies (240 fps vs none), shoots faster continuously (12 fps vs 2.1 fps), has a screen which flips out and captures 3D images.

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm vs nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm), is significantly more noisy at high ISO (114 ISO vs 390 ISO), has a much narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/1.4), has much lower image quality (37.0 vs 66.0) and has a much lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 1,229k dots).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 similar age $398	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX7 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much wider aperture: f/1.4 vs f/2.8 Significantly larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Significantly better image quality: 50.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX7 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out Significantly less zoom: 3.8x vs 24x common strengths of the DMC-LX7 and DMC-FZ200 Fast continuous shooting: 11 fps vs 12 fps 3D photos In-camera HDR
	Compare the DMC-LX7 vs the DMC-FZ200
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 similar age $648 - $760	Significant advantages of the DSC-RX100 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much larger sensor: Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Much lower noise at high ISO: 390 ISO vs 114 ISO Much better image quality: 66.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the DSC-RX100 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out Significantly less zoom: 3.6x vs 24x common strengths of the DSC-RX100 and DMC-FZ200 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 12 fps In-camera HDR In-camera panoramas
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Canon PowerShot G15 similar age $444 - $449	Significant advantages of the PowerShot G15 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.8 Significantly larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the PowerShot G15 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out Less zoom: 5x vs 24x common strengths of the PowerShot G15 and DMC-FZ200 Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Great battery life: 350 shots vs 540 shots In-camera HDR
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G15 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ200 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps), records high-speed movies (240 fps vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none), shoots faster continuously (12 fps vs 3.7 fps) and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (114 ISO vs 919 ISO), has much lower image quality (37.0 vs 80.0), has much less color depth (19.1 bits vs 22.5 bits), has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.8 EV vs 13 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots).

Canon Rebel T3i 1 year older $549 (body only) $599 - $649 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Much lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 114 ISO Much better image quality: 65.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-FZ200) Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Shoots much slower: 3.7 fps vs 12 fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the T3i and DMC-FZ200 Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Nikon D5100 1 year older $497 (body only) $597 - $805 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 114 ISO Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Shoots much slower: 4 fps vs 12 fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-FZ200 Flip-out screens Inexpensive: $496.95 vs $498.00
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Nikon D3200 3 months older $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3200 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,131 ISO vs 114 ISO Much better image quality: 81.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the D3200 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Shoots much slower: 4 fps vs 12 fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the D3200 and DMC-FZ200 None found
	Compare the Nikon D3200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Nikon D3100 1 year older $447 - $740 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 114 ISO Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Shoots much slower: 3 fps vs 12 fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-FZ200 Inexpensive: $399.00 vs $498.00
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Canon Rebel T4i similar age $672 - $800 (body only) $719 - $749 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T4i (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Much lower noise at high ISO: 722 ISO vs 114 ISO Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the T4i (vs the DMC-FZ200) Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens Shoots much slower: 5 fps vs 12 fps common strengths of the T4i and DMC-FZ200 Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon Rebel T4i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Canon Rebel T3 1 year older $332 (body only) $449 - $499 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm Much lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 114 ISO Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 37.0 Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Doesn't record high-speed movies: None vs 240 fps Shoots much slower: 3 fps vs 12 fps common strengths of the T3 and DMC-FZ200 Inexpensive: $331.59 vs $498.00
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ200 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), records high-speed movies (240 fps vs none), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out and creates panoramas in-camera.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (114 ISO vs 703 ISO), has significantly lower image quality (37.0 vs 61.0), much smaller viewfinder (0.00x vs 0.67x), has slightly less color depth (19.1 bits vs 21.4 bits) and takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.6 MP vs 15.9 MP).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 similar age $498 (body only) $498 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G5 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 618 ISO vs 114 ISO Much better image quality: 61.0 vs 37.0 Much larger viewfinder: 0.67x vs 0.00x Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G5 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much shorter battery life: 320 shots vs 540 shots Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the DMC-G5 and DMC-FZ200 Very good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Flip-out screens
	Compare the DMC-G5 vs the DMC-FZ200
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 8 months older $229 - $239 (body only) $399 - $419 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 703 ISO vs 114 ISO Significantly better image quality: 55.0 vs 37.0 Much smaller: Mid size 116x68x39 mm vs Professional size 125x87x110 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-FZ200) No image stabilization: None vs Lens No viewfinder: None vs Digital Much shorter battery life: 310 shots vs 540 shots common strengths of the DMC-GX1 and DMC-FZ200 In-camera HDR 3D photos Each supports an external flash
	Compare the DMC-GX1 vs the DMC-FZ200

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ200 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (24x vs 20x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), shoots faster continuously (12 fps vs 3.2 fps), has a screen which flips out and has in-camera HDR.

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots), is much larger (professional size 125x87x110 mm vs compact 105x59x28 mm), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Panasonic Lumix ZS30 5 months newer $399	Significant advantages of the ZS30 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x28 mm vs Professional size 125x87x110 mm Has a GPS Much thinner: 1.1" vs 4.3" Significant disadvantages of the ZS30 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out Significantly less zoom: 20x vs 24x common strengths of the ZS30 and DMC-FZ200 Great zoom: 20x vs 24x Very high speed movies: 220 fps vs 240 fps Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 12 fps
	Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ200
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 5 months older $299 - $325	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x28 mm vs Professional size 125x87x110 mm Has a GPS Much thinner: 1.1" vs 4.3" Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out Significantly less zoom: 20x vs 24x common strengths of the ZS20 and DMC-FZ200 Great zoom: 20x vs 24x Very high speed movies: 220 fps vs 240 fps Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 12 fps
	Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ200
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 6 months older $240 - $269	Significant advantages of the SX260 HS (vs the DMC-FZ200) Much smaller: Compact 106x61x33 mm vs Professional size 125x87x110 mm Has a GPS Much thinner: 1.3" vs 4.3" Significant disadvantages of the SX260 HS (vs the DMC-FZ200) Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out Significantly less zoom: 20x vs 24x common strengths of the SX260 HS and DMC-FZ200 Great zoom: 20x vs 24x Very high speed movies: 240 fps vs 240 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200