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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto (125 - 12800), manual (125- 12800)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 1,440,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (6.6x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 25
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 13.50 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 24×
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 540
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (Optional DMWRSL1)
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is very significant specification of this model as large sensor lets the photographer to shoot pictures of the more professional quality. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has a wider ISO range of 125-12800 in compare with 100-3200 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. Such ISO range let the photographer to shoot better pictures in low light situations. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 offers more number of white balance presets - 9. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 offers better 6.6x digital zoom. The Lumix DMC-FZ200 provides better 24x optical zoom. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200: 25 vs 23. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Lumix DMC-FZ200 is equipped with articulated:articulated display that will let the photographer to take images from any odd perspective. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,228,800 in compare to 460,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has better slowest (60 seconds) and fastest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 is weather sealed which means that it will be safe even uncovered if the camera owner are out shooting in the rain or snow. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 battery life is better than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to take 540 shots with the Lumix DMC-FZ200 and only 420 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The Lumix DMC-FZ200 weighs 588g that is 225g less than the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10.
Considering the above differences the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon