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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 6 months prior to the SZ5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SZ5 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the SZ5.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ5.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than average (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $195