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Predecessor: |
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Panasonic FZ150
FZ150 vs FZ200
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Successor: |
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Panasonic FZ300
FZ200 vs FZ300
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Model Number: |
A37 |
FZ200 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$599.00 |
Street Price: |
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$890.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-06-15 |
2012-08-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
25.6 oz
(726 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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21.3 oz
(603 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in.
(124 x
92 x
85 mm)
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4.9 x
3.4 x
4.3 in.
(125 x
87 x
110 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.82 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
75 |
37 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.3 |
19.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.9 |
10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
799 |
114 |
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 5536 x 2160
(12.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2160
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.5 |
12.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
n/a |
Lens: |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED Lenses , 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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25 -
600mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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4.5 -
108mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
24.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
f/2.8 (wide/tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
0.21-inch 1,312K-dots eq. LCD, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.46x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.73x |
0.46x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.10x |
0.46x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.6 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,400 dots
(76,800 px)
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461,000 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
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Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
11.8x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
16000 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (* Extended ISO) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Custom, Color Temp/Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect (Posterization (color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings)) |
Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, 3D photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 13.5m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/4000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
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70.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM) |
Optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
Mini-HDMI (Type C) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Stereo Microphone/Wired Remote Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.47 |
0.85 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.45 |
0.82 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
2 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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1.16 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.5 |
12.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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12.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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11 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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12.2 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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11 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.11 seconds |
0.23 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.24 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.080 seconds |
0.279 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.32 seconds |
0.48 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.057 seconds |
0.011 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.124s |
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Startup Time: |
0.9 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.9 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.5 seconds |
4.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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510 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
450 shots |
540 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Sony Software CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
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Notes & Features: |
SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4 EV correction), Full HD 1080i60 Video, Up to 7 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing. |
Fast f/2.8 25-600mm eq. lens with Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, 12fps full-res burst mode, RAW capture, iAuto, iAuto Plus, iResolution, iD-Range, iHDR, flash hot shoe. |