Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FH5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was revealed 20 months prior to the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F200EXR features external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR against the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.