Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm S4200 | ZS5 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S4200
ZS5 | Fujifilm S4200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm S4200 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |