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Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200

Portability
66
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2007
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 L10 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic L10 and Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was introduced 6 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L10 scores against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Sony H200

 L10 H200 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic L10

 H200 L10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2007More recent by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kClearer screen (+253k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Sony H200

 L10 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L10 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L10 versus the H200.

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L10 and H200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and H200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L10 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony H200 will provide more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
Portrait photography with Sony H200
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
37
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (556 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
51
lighter than average (556 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
Landscape photography with Sony H200
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic L10
Vlogging with Sony H200
9
no video shooting
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Panasonic L10 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-12-14 2013-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 207 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 429 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $250