Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony H200

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 13 months later than the H200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ40 grades versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LZ40 against the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and H200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher LZ40 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.