FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic TS30

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and TS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was introduced 6 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S200EXR matches up versus the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR against the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and TS30 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and TS30.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.