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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(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
Panasonic LZ40
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm S8200 LZ40 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm S8200

 LZ40 Fujifilm S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm S8200 LZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors (524g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
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