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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 2 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores against the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ40 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S8200

 FZ40 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ40 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the FZ40.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ40 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ40.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8200 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography factors
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megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $420