Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic LS5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and LS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was released 3 years before the LS5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and LS5.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LS5 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.