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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 18 months after the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores vs the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ200 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the FZ200.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ200.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9400W to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670g)
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
54
better than average battery (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
63
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670g (1.48 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 500 photos 540 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $499