Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was introduced very close to the SZ5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ200 scores versus the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 against the SZ5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and SZ5 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and SZ5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.