Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ200Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      MSRP$120
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel20.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      ProcessorVenus Engine VII FHDBionz
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005152 x 3864
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 15045152 x 2896, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Focal Length4.5 - 36 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm25 - 200 mm
      Optical Zoom24x8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/3.3 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyFree-Angle TFT Screen LCD DisplayClear Photo LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution1,312k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps1.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 1 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
      Flash Range13.50 m2.80 m at ISO auto
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      DxO Low Light ISO114
      DxO Color Depth19.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score37
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Internal Recording ModesH.264
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Dimensions125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33")93 x 52 x 23 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 6.5 x 4.5"4.5 x 3.2 x 2.4"
      Package Weight2.12 lb0.6 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Battery PackNP-BN
      Battery Life540 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)Yes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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