Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony A230

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly close but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ200 was revealed 3 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ200 grades versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 features outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 against the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and A230 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and A230.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ200 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ200 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.