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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 7 months later than the H200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ70 matches up vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Sony H200

 FZ70 H200 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2013More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic FZ70

 H200 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony H200

 FZ70 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 vs the H200.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and H200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and H200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FZ70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Sony H200
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
55
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (606g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Sony H200
26
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (530g)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-18 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 240 shots
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $250