FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

The following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was released 10 months prior to the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S200EXR matches up against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S200EXR compared to the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and ZS5 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and ZS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.