FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z700EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z700EXR was announced 3 years prior to the FZ200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z700EXR scores versus the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z700EXR provides external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 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).

Check the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z700EXR and the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Z700EXR features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Z700EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.