Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
47
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V
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On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ200 grades versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony HX20V
| FZ200 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ200
| HX20V | FZ200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX20V
| FZ200 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | July 2012 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ200 and the HX20V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and HX20V is 65 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and HX20V.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Sony HX20V
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (588g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX20V Sports photography highlights
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
good battery pack (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (588g)
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-07-18 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 photographs | 320 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $397 |