Panasonic ZS8 with Sony H200 Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 and Sony H200 Main Features

  • July, 2011
  • January, 2013
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-633 mm (26.4x) F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 105 x 58 x 33 mm, 210g.
  • 123 x 83 x 87 mm, 530g.
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Panasonic ZS8 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
38
Value for money score
56
Portability score
96
Overall score
40

Sony H200 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
33
Value for money score
52
Portability score
80
Overall score
35

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic ZS8 was released in 2011, and Sony H200 in 2013. Cyber-shot DSC-H200 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-ZS8 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-H200 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS8. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has 8.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has 8.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-ZS8 Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Lumix DMC-ZS8 Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Announced July, 2011 January, 2013
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 20
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/1500 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 8.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 6.80
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 340 shots 240 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack AA
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 210 g 530 g
Physical Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33 mm 123 x 83 x 87 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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