Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX200V

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH5 and Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 16 months before the HX200V making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH5 scores versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH5 compared to the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and HX200V is 96 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.