Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V/Sony-HX200V-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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").
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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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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony HX200V
FH6 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FH6
HX200V | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX200V
FH6 | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Same 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |