Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 7 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the ZS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS80 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.