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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 18 months earlier than the FZ200 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3200 scores against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic FZ200

 S3200 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm S3200

 FZ200 S3200 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ200

 S3200 FZ200 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3200 and the FZ200.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and FZ200.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
54
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Alternative name FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 300 photos 540 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $499