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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Sony H200
(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
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was manufactured 5 months prior to the H200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ60 grades vs the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony H200

 FZ60 H200 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FZ60

 H200 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony H200

 FZ60 H200 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 against the H200.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Sony H200
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-18 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 493 grams (1.09 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $250