Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H200

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony H200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was unveiled 23 months before the H200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX78 scores versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 vs the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX78 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.