Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FZ200
Fujifilm T500 | FZ200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm T500
FZ200 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ200
Fujifilm T500 | FZ200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2012 | Same 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |