FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.