Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD offers physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS40 is 75 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS40.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind with regard to sensor technology.