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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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 ZS50 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was launched 2 years later than the H200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS50 grades versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony H200

 ZS50 H200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic ZS50

 H200 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony H200

 ZS50 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS50 versus the H200.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and H200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
Vlogging with Sony H200
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 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 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 1 1
Price at launch $350 $250