Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ48
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX200V

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

71

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

51

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Battery life
 Great battery life
450 shots
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Focus points
 Many focus points
23
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ48
Focus points More focus points 23 vs 9
Help
 Set focus accurately within the frame
Size Slightly smaller 120x79x91 mm vs 122x87x93 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 498 g vs 583 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
Help
 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX200V
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Zoom Significantly more zoom 33.8x vs 24x
Help
 Around 2x more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The DSC-HX200V's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 3.7 fps
Help
 More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Battery life Longer battery life 450 shots vs 400 shots
Help
 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Cheaper $326.99 vs $391.66
Help
 The best price we've seen is $65 cheaper (around 20% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
51 vs 71
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
DMC-FZ48:24x
DSC-HX200V:33.8x
Battery life Great battery life Help
DMC-FZ48:400 shots
DSC-HX200V:450 shots
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
DMC-FZ48:Digital
DSC-HX200V:Tunnel
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
DMC-FZ48:60s
DSC-HX200V:30s
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-FZ48:3.6"
DSC-HX200V:3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-FZ48:498 g
DSC-HX200V:583 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DMC-FZ48:$391.66
DSC-HX200V:$326.99
Size Large Help
DMC-FZ48:120x79x91 mm
DSC-HX200V:122x87x93 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $349
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $311
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Super zoom

$298
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Super zoom

$498
Zoom Much more zoom
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen size Larger screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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