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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was manufactured 4 years before the RX10 III which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ200 matches up vs the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony RX10 III

 FZ200 RX10 III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic FZ200

 RX10 III FZ200 
AnnouncedMarch 2016July 2012More modern by 45 months
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony RX10 III

 FZ200 RX10 III 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 features external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 compared to the RX10 III.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and RX10 III is 65 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography factors
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Street photography highlights
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
heavier than competition in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 III Sports photography details
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery (540 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (420 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
55
good battery (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery pack (420 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
64
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,051g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony RX10 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots 2,359k 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 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 1051g (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 70
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 114 472
Other
Battery life 540 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $1,398