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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 5 months before the H200 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ200 scores against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony H200

 FZ200 H200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FZ200

 H200 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony H200

 FZ200 H200 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 versus the H200.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and H200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and H200.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (540 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (530g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
Sony H200 Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (530g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 588g (1.30 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $250