Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the LZ40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the LZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and LZ40.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.