Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH10 was unveiled 9 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH10 grades versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony HX200V
FH10 | HX200V | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FH10
HX200V | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX200V
FH10 | HX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 and the HX200V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and HX200V is 97 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and HX200V.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FH10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | 260 images | 450 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $110 | $480 |