Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was announced 18 months later than the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores against the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9200 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.