Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Released January 2013
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP1 was introduced 4 years prior to the H200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP1 grades versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony H200
FP1 | H200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FP1
H200 | FP1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony H200
FP1 | H200 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 versus the H200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and H200.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 530 grams (1.17 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $153 | $250 |