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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 2 years after the ZS5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP200 ZS5 
AnnouncedMarch 2013June 2010More modern by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm XP200

 ZS5 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP200 ZS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the ZS5.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS5.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP200 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (214 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
45
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $300