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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was manufactured 3 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ200 matches up vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony HX200V

 FZ200 HX200V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FZ200

 HX200V FZ200 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX200V

 FZ200 HX200V 
RevealedJuly 2012May 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 vs the HX200V.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and HX200V.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (583g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
63
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (583g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD 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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 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 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $480