FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SZ8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 5 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S200EXR grades versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides outer dimensions 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 SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR versus the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and SZ8 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and SZ8.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ8 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be behind in sensor technology.