Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 6 months before the FZ200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ200 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.