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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was revealed at a similar time to the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ150 grades versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony HX200V

					

					

						
 FZ150 HX200V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FZ150

					

					

						
 HX200V FZ150 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX200V

					

					

						
 FZ150 HX200V 
RevealedApril 2012May 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ150 vs the HX200V.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and HX200V.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

						Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
41
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
45
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Sony HX200V
58
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (528g)
51
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
43
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (410 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
56
 incredible zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (450 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
56
 good battery life (410 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (528g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
 better than average battery life (450 shots)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (27mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (583g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
48
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (410 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse mode
50
 focusing manually
 rather wide (27mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (450 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
62
 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average (528 grams)
27
 rather wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competition (583g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-11 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 528g (1.16 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 450 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $480