FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200EXR scores vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and ZS8 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and ZS8.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS8 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.