Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H200

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 4 years before the H200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH1 matches up versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 compared to the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and H200.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.