Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H200

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony H200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 16 months before the H200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH7 scores versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH7 vs the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and H200.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.