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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ2500
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX200V, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very close but the FZ1000 (1") and HX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was unveiled 2 years after the HX200V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ1000 scores versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony HX200V

 FZ1000 HX200V 
RevealedJune 2014May 2012More modern by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FZ1000

 HX200V FZ1000 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX200V

 FZ1000 HX200V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 features outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 and the HX200V.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and HX200V is 55 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and HX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (450 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
65
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery power (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
64
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
66
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-06-12 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 831 gr (1.83 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 450 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $800 $480