Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX200V

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was launched 15 months after the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ70 grades versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ70 vs the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX200V to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.