Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.