Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH8 was manufactured at a similar time to the TX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH8 matches up versus the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony TX200V
FH8 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FH8
TX200V | FH8 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony TX200V
FH8 | TX200V | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 versus the TX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 123g (0.27 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 shots | 220 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $500 |