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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F200EXR was released 13 months before the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores against the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 ZS5 Fujifilm F200EXR 
RevealedJune 2010April 2009Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR against the ZS5.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
27
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (214g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-04-30 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 205 gr (0.45 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $300