Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 2 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 offers exterior measurements 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 FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the FP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and FP2 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and FP2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.