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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched 6 months after the LS5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm JZ200 LS5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 LS5 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm JZ200 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the LS5.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and LS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than others (126g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $294