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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 7 months later than the FZ200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up against the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm S4800

 FZ200 Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the FZ200.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ200 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ200.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (518g)
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery pack (540 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $499