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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 6 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S200EXR grades versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic SZ10

 S200EXR SZ10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SZ10 S200EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic SZ10

 S200EXR SZ10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR vs the SZ10.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and SZ10 is 54 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and SZ10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
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MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competitors in class (865g)
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (177g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (865g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 gr (1.91 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $200