Reasons to choose FinePix S205EXR
Released in 2009, FinePix S205EXR has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 865 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S205EXR
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix S205EXR42 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX100- Area ratio
- 1.16:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 15.6%
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S205EXRMetricLumix DMC-FX100
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8 × 6Sensor7.44 × 5.58
2 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
4 µm²Pixel area3.46 µm²
25 MP/cm²Pixel density28.91 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
865 gWeight148 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-ion NP-140 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX100 has the lighter body. The FinePix S205EXR and Lumix DMC-FX100 have the same effective resolution. The FinePix S205EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX100
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FX100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 148 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.