Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 12 months earlier than the LZ40 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm S8200 | LZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm S8200
LZ40 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm S8200 | LZ40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the LZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and LZ40 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and LZ40.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 524 gr (1.16 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $450 | $219 |