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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS15 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 3 years before the ZS15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S200EXR scores vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic ZS15

 S200EXR ZS15 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ZS15 S200EXR 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS15

 S200EXR ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR features exterior measurements 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 ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR vs the ZS15.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and ZS15 is 54 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and ZS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S200EXR comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
has no phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
38
flash built-in
very long reach (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (865g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (260 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (865g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called FinePix S205EXR Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 gr (1.91 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $279