Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LS5

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 13 months after the LS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ200 scores versus the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the LS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and LS5 is 65 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and LS5.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.