Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH5 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH5 grades against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony TX200V
FH5 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FH5
TX200V | FH5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX200V
FH5 | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH5 compared to the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and TX200V.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 photos | 220 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $169 | $500 |