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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 6 months later than the FZ200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm T500 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm T500

 FZ200 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm T500 FZ200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the FZ200.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and FZ200.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
55
good battery pack (540 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 540 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $499