Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 12 months prior to the ZS40 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.