Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the SZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.