Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was unveiled 8 months prior to the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX90 grades against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 compared to the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.