Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 6 months later than the FZ200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the F5 scores versus the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the F5 vs the FZ200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FZ200 is 96 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.