Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched 19 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm JZ200 | ZS5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm JZ200
ZS5 | Fujifilm JZ200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm JZ200 | ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the ZS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS5.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 135g (0.30 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $300 |