Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H200

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 4 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ80 grades versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ80 and the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and H200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and H200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger FZ80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.