Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH5

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 13 months after the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores versus the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the FH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and FH5.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm JZ200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.