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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 4 years before the H200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH22 grades versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony H200

 FH22 H200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FH22

 H200 FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony H200

 FH22 H200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 features external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH22 versus the H200.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and H200.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony H200
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
67
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (530g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $250