Clicky

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The SZ1 was announced 12 months earlier than the H200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ1 grades vs the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

				

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony H200

 SZ1 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic SZ1

 H200 SZ1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony H200

 SZ1 H200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ1 against the H200.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and H200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H200 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (530 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
Sports photography with Sony H200
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others in class (131g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (530g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
Landscape photography with Sony H200
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (530g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131g (0.29 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $250