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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
64
Overall
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 18 months prior to the FZ200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2950 grades vs the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FZ200

 S2950 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm S2950

 FZ200 S2950 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ200

 S2950 FZ200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 and the FZ200.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and FZ200 is 76 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2950 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (588g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 300 shots 540 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $499