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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony H200

 FP7 H200 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FP7

 H200 FP7 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony H200

 FP7 H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (147g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony H200
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Sony H200
63
great battery (240 per charge)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (147 grams)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $227 $250