Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H200

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 3 years before the H200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ35 scores versus the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ35 versus the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and H200 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and H200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.