Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H200

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony H200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 24 months before the H200 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH5 scores against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 compared to the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and H200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.