Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD5200Lumix DMC-FH20
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5100
      Successor ModelNikon D5300
      MSRPWith 18-55mm VR lens: Eu: €920 UK: £820
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 exposures
      Focus Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points399
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 224 mm
      Optical Zoom8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.7
      Shutter Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps4.6 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1005.80 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with button
      DXO Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      DxO Low Light ISO1284
      DxO Color Depth24.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score84
      Video Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10
      Environmental Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 3.07")100 x 56 x 28 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Battery PackEN-EL14
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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