Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H300
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
47
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Sony H300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
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The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ200 scores vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony H300
| FZ200 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FZ200
| H300 | FZ200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony H300
| FZ200 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with physical 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 H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ200 versus the H300.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and H300.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Sony H300
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (540 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
great battery power (540 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (588g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588g)
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (590g)
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD | Bionz(R) |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 590 grams (1.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 350 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $499 | $249 |
