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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony H200
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 4 years prior to the H200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP2 grades versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony H200

 FP2 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FP2

 H200 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony H200

 FP2 H200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 versus the H200.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and H200.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (151g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony H200
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
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 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 - 240 images
Battery type - 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 One One
Pricing at release $80 $250