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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Updated by Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was revealed 20 months before the RX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ200 grades versus the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony RX10

 FZ200 RX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FZ200

 RX10 FZ200 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2012More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution1290k460kSharper screen (+830k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony RX10

 FZ200 RX10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 has 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) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ200 compared to the RX10.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and RX10 is 65 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and RX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Sony RX10
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Sony RX10
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 Travel photography factors
55
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-18 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 813 gr (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 69
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 114 474
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 420 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $698