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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores vs the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S9200 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S9200

 SZ10 Fujifilm S9200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S9200 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the SZ10.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S9200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 500 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $200