Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FZ200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 6 months later than the FZ200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH10 grades versus the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 vs the FZ200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and FZ200 is 97 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and FZ200.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.