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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 7 months prior to the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ200 scores against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony WX300

 FZ200 WX300 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FZ200

 WX300 FZ200 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2012More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony WX300

 FZ200 WX300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 vs the WX300.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WX300.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (540 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (588g)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
63
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-18 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $330