Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H200
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
(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
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Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS12 was announced 4 years earlier than the H200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS12 grades versus the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony H200
| FS12 | H200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FS12
| H200 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony H200
| FS12 | H200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements 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 FS12 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 compared to the H200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and H200.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 20cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lb) | 530 grams (1.17 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $228 | $250 |