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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP200 was announced 2 years after the FH5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades against the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XP200 FH5 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm XP200

 FH5 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XP200 FH5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the FH5.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (121g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
66
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $169