Specifications#
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Model
- Lumix DMC-FZ200
- Also known as
- DMC-FZ200
- Camera type
- Bridge camera
- Sensor size
- 6.1 × 4.8 mm (1/2.3" sensor)
- Crop factor
- 5.56×
- Resolution
- 12 MP (3,892 × 3,083 px)
- Fastest shutter
- 1/4,000 s
- Weight
- 588 g (20.7 oz)
- Sensor type
- MOS
- Storage
- SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Viewfinder
- 1,312,000 pixels
- AF points / area
- Normal: wide 30 cm - infinity/tele 200 cm - infinity/AF macro/MF/Intelligent AUTO/motion picture. Wide 1 cm - infinity/tele 100 cm - infinity
- Flash
- Built-in
- Battery
- Li-ion battery pack (7.2V, minimum: 1,200mAh)
- Dimensions
- 125.2 x 86.6 x 110.2 mm
- Lens
- Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5-108 mm f/2.8
- Made in
- property linked P1071
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 5.56 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 22 mm | 74.7° | 62.2° | 88.4° |
| 4.5 mm | 25 mm | 68.3° | 56.4° | 81.7° |
| 5 mm | 28 mm | 62.8° | 51.6° | 75.8° |
| 6 mm | 33 mm | 53.9° | 43.8° | 65.9° |
| 8 mm | 44 mm | 41.7° | 33.6° | 51.9° |
| 10 mm | 56 mm | 33.9° | 27.2° | 42.5° |
| 12 mm | 67 mm | 28.5° | 22.8° | 35.9° |
| 15 mm | 83 mm | 23.0° | 18.3° | 29.1° |
| 20 mm | 111 mm | 17.3° | 13.8° | 22.0° |
| 25 mm | 139 mm | 13.9° | 11.0° | 17.7° |
| 30 mm | 167 mm | 11.6° | 9.2° | 14.8° |
| 40 mm | 222 mm | 8.7° | 6.9° | 11.1° |
| 50 mm | 278 mm | 7.0° | 5.5° | 8.9° |
| 70 mm | 389 mm | 5.0° | 4.0° | 6.4° |
| 100 mm | 556 mm | 3.5° | 2.8° | 4.5° |
| 150 mm | 834 mm | 2.3° | 1.8° | 3.0° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 5.4 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | f/2 | 37.7 cm | 2.45 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.49 m |
| 4 mm | f/2.8 | 60.0 cm | 16.2 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.06 m |
| 4 mm | f/4 | 1.21 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 74.5 cm |
| 4 mm | f/8 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 37.5 cm |
| 8 mm | f/2 | 8.4 cm | 34.4 cm | 1.51 m | 4.06 m | 28.9 m | ∞ | 5.94 m |
| 8 mm | f/2.8 | 11.8 cm | 49.5 cm | 2.41 m | 8.45 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.24 m |
| 8 mm | f/4 | 17.1 cm | 75.3 cm | 4.89 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.97 m |
| 8 mm | f/8 | 37.3 cm | 2.42 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.49 m |
| 14 mm | f/2 | 2.7 cm | 10.9 cm | 44.3 cm | 1.01 m | 2.97 m | 15.8 m | 18.2 m |
| 14 mm | f/2.8 | 3.8 cm | 15.3 cm | 62.7 cm | 1.46 m | 4.51 m | 37.8 m | 13.0 m |
| 14 mm | f/4 | 5.4 cm | 22.0 cm | 91.9 cm | 2.21 m | 7.86 m | ∞ | 9.10 m |
| 14 mm | f/8 | 10.8 cm | 45.6 cm | 2.16 m | 6.95 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.56 m |
| 22 mm | f/2 | 1.1 cm | 4.4 cm | 17.7 cm | 40.0 cm | 1.12 m | 4.68 m | 44.9 m |
| 22 mm | f/2.8 | 1.5 cm | 6.1 cm | 24.8 cm | 56.3 cm | 1.59 m | 6.90 m | 32.1 m |
| 22 mm | f/4 | 2.1 cm | 8.7 cm | 35.6 cm | 81.1 cm | 2.33 m | 11.1 m | 22.5 m |
| 22 mm | f/8 | 4.3 cm | 17.6 cm | 72.8 cm | 1.71 m | 5.53 m | 85.4 m | 11.2 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 1.57 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/2.3. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/2.8 and f/2; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 2.4 px | slight softening |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 3.4 px | visibly soft |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 4.8 px | visibly soft |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 6.8 px | visibly soft |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 9.4 px | visibly soft |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 13.7 px | visibly soft |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 18.8 px | visibly soft |
Maximum print sizes#
At 12 MP the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 produces 3,892 × 3,083 pixel images. See the 12 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 13.0 × 10.3 in | 33 × 26 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 16.2 × 12.8 in | 41 × 33 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 19.5 × 15.4 in | 49 × 39 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 25.9 × 20.6 in | 66 × 52 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm (22 mm eq.) | 22.5 s | 27.5 s | 36.3 s | 46.8 s |
| 5 mm (28 mm eq.) | 18.0 s | 22.0 s | 29.0 s | 37.4 s |
| 6 mm (33 mm eq.) | 15.0 s | 18.3 s | 24.2 s | 31.2 s |
| 7 mm (39 mm eq.) | 12.8 s | 15.7 s | 20.7 s | 26.7 s |
| 9 mm (50 mm eq.) | 10.0 s | 12.2 s | 16.1 s | 20.8 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 1/20 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 9 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 18 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 36 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 5.56.
Similar cameras#
Other 1/2.3" cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a crop factor of 5.56× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 7.8 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 sensor?
6.1 × 4.8 mm (1/2.3"), an area of 29 mm² — 3% of full frame.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 full frame?
No — its sensor is 1/2.3", which is 29.3× smaller in area than full frame.
How many megapixels does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 have?
12 megapixels (3,892 × 3,083 pixels), enough for a 13 × 10 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200?
With a 5 mm lens (28 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 18 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 29 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q17049116 — CC0
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources