Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH2 was brought out 13 months earlier than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH2 matches up against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony TX200V
FH2 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FH2
TX200V | FH2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX200V
FH2 | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 provides physical 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 vs the TX200V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and TX200V.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FH2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | 270 images | 220 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $149 | $500 |