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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was introduced 12 months before the FZ100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S200EXR grades vs the FZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic FZ100

 S200EXR FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 FZ100 S200EXR 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ100

 S200EXR FZ100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S200EXR vs the FZ100.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and FZ100 is 54 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and FZ100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ100 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
more heavy than average (865g)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
long zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (865g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
34
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (865g)
64
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also called FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865g (1.91 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $500