Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX200V
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX100V
- Replacement is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ1 was brought out 4 months prior to the HX200V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ1 scores versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony HX200V
| SZ1 | HX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic SZ1
| HX200V | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX200V
| SZ1 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | May 2012 | Same age |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ1 and the HX200V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and HX200V.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 grams (0.29 lb) | 583 grams (1.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 photos | 450 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $179 | $480 |