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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was brought out 3 years after the A200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH6 grades vs the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony A200

 FH6 A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2008Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic FH6

 A200 FH6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A200

 FH6 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH6 against the A200.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and A200.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH6 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Sony A200 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Sony A200
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
46
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony A200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 119g (0.26 pounds) 572g (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $129 $100