FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively close but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 7 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200EXR grades vs the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR features external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR vs the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and FZ300 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S200EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The older S200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.