Panasonic S5 vs Sony H200

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S5 and Sony H200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was introduced 7 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S5 grades versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5 versus the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and H200 is 60 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and H200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S5 will have an edge in sensor technology.