Panasonic LF1 vs Sony H200

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LF1 and Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and H200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The LF1 was unveiled 11 months after the H200 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LF1 grades against the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LF1 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LF1 vs the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and H200.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LF1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.