FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ5

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SZ5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S200EXR grades versus the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR features outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S200EXR versus the SZ5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and SZ5 is 54 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and SZ5.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.