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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberFZ200H300
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125123
Width (mm)11087
Height (mm)8783
Weight (g)603590
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ150-
SuccessorPanasonic FZ300-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicSony Super HAD CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.120.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score37-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)114-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)12.10.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)24030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED LensesSony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0025.00 - 875.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)2435
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)301
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable)Contrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type0.21-inch 1,312K-dots eq. LCD, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.46x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.46-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, High Sensitivity (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (* Extended ISO)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/1500 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDRHigh Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range description0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 13.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/4000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)700
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired
-
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm stereo microphone/wired remote jack
  • mini-hdmi (type c) with viera link
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.85-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.82-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.16-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.10.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.2-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.2-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)510350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)540-
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.3 pe
  • silkypix developer studio se
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFast f/2.8 25-600mm eq. lens with Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, 12fps full-res burst mode-



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