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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
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 LX100 II vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony H200, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years after the H200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II matches up vs the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony H200

 LX100 II H200 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2013Newer by 69 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 H200 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H200

 LX100 II H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 II against the H200.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and H200 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and H200.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H200 will result in more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
37
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
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silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
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good battery power (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-08-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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 340 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $998 $250