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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was announced 4 years after the H200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GH5 grades versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony H200

 GH5 H200 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2013More modern by 49 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic GH5

 H200 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony H200

 GH5 H200 

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 against the H200.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and H200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and H200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH5 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern GH5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
Portrait photography with Sony H200
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
68
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 CIPA)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (410 shots)
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Sony H200
75
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,298 $250