FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was introduced 4 years prior to the LZ30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S200EXR grades vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides 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 LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S200EXR and the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and LZ30 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and LZ30.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LZ30 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.