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Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic FZ2000

The Nikon D5200 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 (labelled Panasonic FZ2500 in some countries) are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in November 2012 and September 2016. The D5200 is a DSLR, while the FZ2000 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-C (D5200) and an one-inch (FZ2000) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D5200
versus
Panasonic FZ2000
Nikon D5200   Panasonic FZ2000
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Nikon F mount lenses 24-480mm f/2.8-4.5
24 MP – APS-C sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
1080/60i Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-6,400 (100 - 25,600) ISO 125-12,800 (80 - 25,600)
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)
3.0" LCD – 921k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive) Swivel touchscreen
5 shutter flaps per second 12 shutter flaps per second
500 shots per battery charge350 shots per battery charge
129 x 98 x 78 mm, 555 g 138 x 102 x 135 mm, 915 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D5200 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Nikon D5200 and the Panasonic FZ2000 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The D5200 can be obtained in two different colors (black, red), while the FZ2000 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic FZ2000
Compare D5200 versus FZ2000 top
Comparison D5200 or FZ2000 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic FZ2000 is notably larger (11 percent) than the Nikon D5200. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the D5200 nor the FZ2000 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the FZ2000 has a lens built in, whereas the D5200 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the D5200 and their specifications in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the D5200 gets 500 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL14 battery, while the FZ2000 can take 350 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLC12 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D5200 129 mm 98 mm 78 mm 555 g 500 i Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ2000 138 mm 102 mm 135 mm 915 g 350 i Sep 2016 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X100F 127 mm 75 mm 52 mm 469 g 390 i Jan 2017 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Nikon D60 126 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 500 i Jan 2008 US$ 629ebay.com
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Nikon D3200 125 mm 96 mm 77 mm 505 g 540 i Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3300 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 430 g 700 i Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D3400 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 445 g 1200 i Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5000 127 mm 104 mm 80 mm 590 g 510 i Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5100 128 mm 97 mm 79 mm 560 g 660 i Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5300 125 mm 98 mm 76 mm 480 g 600 i Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D5500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 470 g 820 i Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D5600 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 465 g 970 i Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Nikon D7100 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 950 i Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1000 137 mm 99 mm 131 mm 831 g 360 i Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Sony RX10 II 129 mm 88 mm 102 mm 813 g 400 i Jun 2015 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 299 g 220 i Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D5200 features an APS-C sensor and the Panasonic FZ2000 an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the FZ2000 is 68 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 2.7. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon D5200 and Panasonic FZ2000 sensor measures

With 24MP, the D5200 offers a higher resolution than the FZ2000 (20MP), but the D5200 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 2.41μm for the FZ2000) due to its larger sensor. However, the FZ2000 is a much more recent model (by 3 years and 10 months) than the D5200, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D5200 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D5200 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic FZ2000 are 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm for good quality, 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D5200 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

In terms of underlying technology, the D5200 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the FZ2000 uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D5200 versus FZ2000 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under review, the D5200 provides substantially higher image quality than the FZ2000, with an overall score that is 14 points higher. This advantage is based on 1.2 bits higher color depth, 1.3 EV in additional dynamic range, and 1.3 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Nikon D5200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60i24.213.9128484
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Panasonic FZ2000 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p23.012.653870
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Fujifilm X100F APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.913.2170481
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Nikon D60 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.511.456265
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Nikon D3200 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/30p24.113.2113181
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Nikon D3300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.8138582
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Nikon D3400 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.813.9119286
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Nikon D5000 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.586872
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Nikon D5100 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.513.6118380
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Nikon D5300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.9133883
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Nikon D5500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0143884
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Nikon D5600 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0130684
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Nikon D7100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.213.7125683
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Panasonic FZ1000 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.111.751764
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Sony RX10 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p23.012.653170
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Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
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Sony RX100 V 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.458670
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the FZ2000 provides a better video resolution than the D5200. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Nikon is limited to 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the FZ2000 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the D5200 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the FZ2000 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D5200 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the FZ2000 has a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.51x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon D5200 and Panasonic FZ2000 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Speed *
Max
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Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
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Nikon D5200optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ20002360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X100F2360 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Nikon D60optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D3200optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D3300optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3400optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5000optical i2.7 / 230 full-flex i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5100optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5300optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5500optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5600optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D7100optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ10002359 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Sony RX10 II2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/3200s 14.0/s i i
16.
 
Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 V2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The FZ2000 has a touchscreen, while the D5200 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the FZ2000 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon D5200 and the Panasonic FZ2000 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the D5200 and the FZ2000 write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D5200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic FZ2000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X100Fistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D60ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D3200imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3300imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3400imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5000imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5300istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5500istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5600istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D7100istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
14.
 
Panasonic FZ1000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
Sony RX10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
16.
 
Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
17.
 
Sony RX100 Vistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the FZ2000 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D5200 does not provide wifi capability.

The FZ2000 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Panasonic. In contrast, the D5200 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the D5200 was succeeded by the Nikon D5300. Further information on the features and operation of the D5200 and FZ2000 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D5200 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic FZ2000 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is the Nikon D5200 better than the Panasonic FZ2000 or vice versa? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Nikon D5200:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (24 vs 20MP) with a 10% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (14 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (1.2 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (1.3 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (1.3 stops ISO advantage).
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 350) on a single battery charge.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in November 2012).

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Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000:

  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60i).
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.51x).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 921k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (12 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the D5200 requires a separate lens.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • More modern: Reflects 3 years and 10 months of technical progress since the D5200 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the FZ2000 is the clear winner of the contest (13 : 9 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional sports photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a street photog, and a person interested in family portraits has distinct needs from a landscape shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D5200 09:13 FZ2000

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D5200 and the Panasonic FZ2000 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the D5200 and the FZ2000 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D52004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ2000..+..82/1004.5/55/5 Sep 2016 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X100F5/5+3.9/583/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Nikon D60..80/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Jan 2008 US$ 629ebay.com
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Nikon D32005/5+ +..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D33003/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D34004/5+4/576/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5000..+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D51005/5+ +..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D53004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D55005/5+..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D56004/5..4/579/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Nikon D71005/5+ +..85/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ10004/5+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Sony RX10 II5/5+ +..82/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2015 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic FZ2000

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D5200 Panasonic FZ2000
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses 24-480mm f/2.8-4.5
Launch Date November 2012 September 2016
Launch Price USD 749 USD 1,199
Sensor Specs Nikon D5200 Panasonic FZ2000
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.6 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.2 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.91 μm 2.41 μm
Pixel Density 6.55 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60i Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 125 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 3 Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 84 70
DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.2 23
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 13.9 12.6
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1284 538
Screen Specs Nikon D5200 Panasonic FZ2000
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.51x 0.74x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Swivel screen Swivel screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D5200 Panasonic FZ2000
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 12 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Nikon D5200 Panasonic FZ2000
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Body Specs Nikon D5200 Panasonic FZ2000
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14 Panasonic DMW-BLC12
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge350 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78 mm
(5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in)
138 x 102 x 135 mm
(5.4 x 4.0 x 5.3 in)
Camera Weight 555 g (19.6 oz) 915 g (32.3 oz)
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