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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 7 months earlier than the FZ200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FZ200 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJuly 2012November 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the FZ200.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ200 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ200.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (920 grams)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
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excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (920g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (920g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 37
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light rating 216 114
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $499