Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H200

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 13 months later than the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ8 scores vs the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements 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 the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ8 compared to the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and H200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SZ8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.