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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was released 3 years prior to the H200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ100 matches up versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony H200

		

		

			
 FZ100 H200 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 H200 FZ100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony H200

		

		

			
 FZ100 H200 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 vs the H200.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and H200 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and H200.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H200 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Sony H200
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
58
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (540g)
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
Sports photography with Sony H200
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-633mm  26.4 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (540g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (633mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
 heavier than competition (530 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
Landscape photography with Sony H200
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse function
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 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
64
 quite wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition (540g)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition (530g)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 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 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $250