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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was announced 4 years later than the H200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS70 matches up against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony H200

 ZS70 H200 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2013Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic ZS70

 H200 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H200

 ZS70 H200 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 versus the H200.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and H200 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and H200.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
79
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
features touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Sony H200
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322g (0.71 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 380 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $450 $250