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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the H200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ150 grades versus the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony H200

 FZ150 H200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FZ150

 H200 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony H200

 FZ150 H200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 has got external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ150 compared to the H200.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and H200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and H200.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Sony H200
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (528 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Sony H200
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (528g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Sony H200
62
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (528g)
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-11 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
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 score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $250