Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Overview
Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Sony H300 was released in 2014, and Panasonic FZ200 in 2012.
Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-FZ200 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-H300 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FZ200. The difference of 8 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.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-FZ200), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Lumix DMC-FZ200 has electronic viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-H300 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a higher resolution of 1312k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has a resolution of 201k dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Panasonic
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| Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
| Announced |
February, 2014 |
July, 2012 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
201 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
23 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1500 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
12.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
8.80 |
13.50 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5152 x 3864 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
6400 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
350 shots |
540 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
590 g |
588 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
130 x 95 x 122 mm |
125 x 87 x 110 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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