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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and H200 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 6 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony H200

 FZ1000 II H200 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2013Fresher by 75 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 H200 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony H200

 FZ1000 II H200 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the H200.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and H200 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and H200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher FZ1000 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Sony H200
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sports photography with Sony H200
69
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
67
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (530g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Landscape photography with Sony H200
65
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
67
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (530 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-18 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $898 $250