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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was introduced 18 months later than the A200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH22 grades vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony A200

 FH22 A200 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2008Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic FH22

 A200 FH22 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A200

 FH22 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 and the A200.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and A200.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FH22 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Sony A200 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Sony A200 Travel photography information
67
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
46
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony A200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $100