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Panasonic AG-DVX200 vs Sony FDR-AX100

8.5 in
7.13 in
Panasonic AG-DVX200 Camcorder
Panasonic AG-DVX200
3.29 in
3.54 in
Sony FDR-AX100 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX100
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
When form and function meet up, you know you really have a winner. The Panasonic AG-DVX200 has stunning looks, and we’ve set off to find out ifRead more
While some filmmakers may be drifting away from DSLRs as their tool of choice (see “Rethinking DSLR Filmmaking” from our February issue), the “DSLR look” is still prized. Panasonic’s AG-DVX200 is a bid to win the disaffected DSLR shooter’s heart by pairing the shallow depth of field and dynamic range of a larger image sensor with the ergonomics and feature...Read more
By technical editor Matt Allard: In the final part of my review of the Panasonic DVX 200 I am going to look at some of the extra features the camera has and give you my final thoughts and conclusions. You can see all the previous parts of my review here: Panasonic DVX 200 Review Part … ContinuedRead more
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The new top-of-its-consumer-line model incorporates a 1-inch BSI sensor that outputs 4K/30p.Read more
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Check out the footage from the AX100 review. We test dynamic range, detail, sharpness, depth-of-field, autofocus, image stabilization, rolling shutter,Read more
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Sensor typeMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective megapixels15.49 Mpx14.2 Mpx
Total megapixels15.49 Mpx14.2 Mpx

Image

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Maximum image resolution4096 x 2160 px5968 x 3352 px
White balance modesAuto
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Supported image file formatsJPGJPG
Image stabilizeryesyes
Image stabilizer typeOpticalOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 17:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9

Optics and focus

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Optical zoom13.0 x12.0 x
Digital zoom10.0 x160.0 x
Minimum aperture2.82.8
Maximum aperture4.54.5
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)12.8 - 1679.3 - 111.6
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
Filter size2.83 in2.44 in

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal4.3 in3.5 in
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in0.39 in

Photography features

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Built-in flashnono

Videography features

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Resolution
  • 720 x 480
  • 720 x 576
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • MPEG-4
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S

Audio features

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Built-in speaker(s)yesyes

Design

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Colour of productBlack,RedBlack

Dimensions

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Height7.13 in3.54 in
Width8.5 in3.29 in
Depth14.72 in8.8 in
Weight95.24 oz27.87 oz

Storage

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • SDHC
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Connectivity

Panasonic AG-DVX200Panasonic AG-DVX200
Sony FDR-AX100Sony FDR-AX100
HDMIyesyes
Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackyesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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