Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and SZ10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and SZ10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.