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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G9 and Sony H200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G9 was revealed 4 years after the H200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 matches up vs the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony H200

 G9 H200 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2013More modern by 59 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic G9

 H200 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony H200

 G9 H200 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 has got physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 and Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 compared to the H200.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and H200 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and H200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G9 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher G9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
37
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony H200
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than others (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Sony H200 Vlogging information
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others (530 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-11-08 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658g (1.45 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Retail price $1,500 $250