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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(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
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony TX200V

 FH5 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FH5

 TX200V FH5 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX200V

 FH5 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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