Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Sony H200
FZ2500 | H200 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2013 | More recent by 45 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FZ2500
H200 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony H200
FZ2500 | H200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
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).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915 gr (2.02 lbs) | 530 gr (1.17 lbs) |
Dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $998 | $250 |