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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 19 months later than the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S4200

 ZS5 Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the ZS5.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4200 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $300