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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH25 and Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the H200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FH25 matches up vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony H200

 FH25 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FH25

 H200 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony H200

 FH25 H200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH25 versus the H200.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 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 more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (530g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 250 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $250