FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S200EXR grades against the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR and the ZS50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and ZS50 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S200EXR offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older S200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.