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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was introduced 3 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S9200

 ZS5 Fujifilm S9200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the ZS5.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS5 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9200 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors (214 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $300