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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was brought out 4 months prior to the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH6 matches up versus the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony HX200V

 FH6 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FH6

 HX200V FH6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX200V

 FH6 HX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2012Same age
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 and the HX200V.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and HX200V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and HX200V.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
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megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
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great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (119g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 450 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $129 $480