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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was brought out 6 months prior to the H200 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS15 matches up vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony H200

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony H200

		

		

			
 ZS15 H200 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2013Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 features physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the H200.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and H200.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H200 to show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 MP count decent (20MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
 Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
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 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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 incredible zoom range (24-633mm  26.4 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (240 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (633mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (240 shots)
 heavier than competition (530g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery (240 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 208g (0.46 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $250