Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H200
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H200 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH27 was released 24 months before the H200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH27 matches up against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony H200
FH27 | H200 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FH27
H200 | FH27 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H200
FH27 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 against the H200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and H200.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 530g (1.17 lbs) |
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 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 | 250 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $229 | $250 |