FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S200EXR grades against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions 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 out the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR vs the FZ200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and FZ200 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and FZ200.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S200EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older S200EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.