Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony H200 and Panasonic FZ2500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony H200 has external dimensions of 123 x 83 x 87 mm (4.84 x 3.27 x 3.43″) and weighs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ2500 has external dimensions of 138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.42 x 4.01 x 5.3″) and weighs 915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony H200 and the Panasonic FZ2500. Sony H200 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 48mm thinner than Panasonic FZ2500.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony H200 and Panasonic FZ2500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony H200 and Panasonic FZ2500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony H200 is significantly lighter (385g ) than the Panasonic FZ2500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony H200 and Panasonic FZ2500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic FZ2500 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Sony H200's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ2500.