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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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)
  • 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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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Overview

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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The FZ200 was introduced within a month of the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ200

 HX20V FZ200 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX20V

 FZ200 HX20V 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2012Similar age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and HX20V is 65 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
48
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")
45
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 Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Sony HX20V
57
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)
61
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX20V Sports photography highlights
46
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
49
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
55
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)
69
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
48
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
50
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
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
63
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)
34
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony 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