Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close but the FZ2500 (1") and H200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with external dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ2500 against the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and H200 is 53 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and H200.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher FZ2500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.