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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 4 years before the FZ200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up vs the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ200 Fujifilm S2000HD 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD offers physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the FZ200.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ200 is 75 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ200 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
23
long zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
53
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $499