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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and FZ200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 5 years after the FZ200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm X-E3 FZ200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017July 2012More modern by 63 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 FZ200 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm X-E3 FZ200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the FZ200.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and FZ200 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
55
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-09-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 350 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $700 $499