Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony H200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 24 months prior to the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP7 matches up versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 vs the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and H200.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H200 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.