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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP5 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP5 matches up against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony H200

 FP5 H200 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FP5

 H200 FP5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H200

 FP5 H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP5 compared to the H200.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and H200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
Sony H200 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery life (260 shots)
supports focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (530g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
40
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery life (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 260 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $199 $250