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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 6 years prior to the ZS40 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS40 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS40 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the ZS40.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS40 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS40.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $450