Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40
75 Imaging
33 Features
26 Overall
30


90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
48
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm S8100fd | ZS40 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
ZS40 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm S8100fd | ZS40 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic 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 |