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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and LZ40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 5 years earlier than the LZ40 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S200EXR scores vs the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic LZ40

 S200EXR LZ40 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 LZ40 S200EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic LZ40

 S200EXR LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR versus the LZ40.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and LZ40 is 54 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and LZ40.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (524g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
very long reach (436mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (524g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no Time Lapse function
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rather wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
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rather wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (524 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic LZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 865 gr (1.91 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $219