Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic ZS200

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Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic ZS200

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D3300 advantages over Panasonic ZS200

Less expensive
$16 vs $648*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 2.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Panasonic ZS200 advantages over Nikon D3300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
45 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
413k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality with lots of fine detail; Very good high ISO performance; Good dynamic range; Good print quality; Deep buffers with JPEGs; 1080/60p video; Uncompressed HDMI output.
AF struggles in low-light; Contrast-detect AF in live view is slow; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No AE bracketing; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic ZS200, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3200

Nikon D3300

Nikon D3200

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$477
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter
Bigger RAW buffer

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Panasonic ZS200

Nikon D3200

$648
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$477
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony A37

Nikon D3300

Sony A37

$206
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony A37

Panasonic ZS200

Sony A37

$648
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon T5

Nikon D3300

Canon T5

$206
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$399
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter

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Panasonic ZS200

Canon T5

$648
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Nikon D3300

Panasonic ZS100

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$498
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic ZS200

Panasonic ZS100

$648
1 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Nikon D3300

Sony RX100 VI

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VI

$648
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

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