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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS20 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 8 months prior to the H200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS20 matches up vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony H200

 ZS20 H200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic ZS20

 H200 ZS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2012Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H200

 ZS20 H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 versus the H200.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and H200.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older ZS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
Sports photography with Sony H200
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (530g)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-26 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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 shooting
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 cost $349 $250