FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 18 months prior to the FZ200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores against the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the FZ200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FZ200 is 58 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and FZ200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.