Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 18 months prior to the FZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the FZ40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ40 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ40.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ40 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.