Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX5
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX5 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS200 was manufactured 7 years after the HX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS200 scores against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony HX5
ZS200 | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | June 2010 | Newer by 94 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic ZS200
HX5 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX5
ZS200 | HX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 versus the HX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and HX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and HX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Alternate name | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | 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 syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340g (0.75 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 370 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $800 | $275 |