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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ200 was released 10 months later than the HX100V so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ200 scores against the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony HX100V

 FZ200 HX100V 
RevealedJuly 2012October 2011More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FZ200

 HX100V FZ200 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX100V

 FZ200 HX100V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 against the HX100V.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and HX100V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and HX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FZ200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography information
Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
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great battery power (540 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
63
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $429