Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H200

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the H200 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH2 matches up against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 vs the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and H200.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.