Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic GF8 and Fujifilm S4200 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic GF8 has external dimensions of 107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3″) and weighs 266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm S4200 has external dimensions of 118 x 81 x 100 mm (4.65 x 3.19 x 3.94″) and weighs 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic GF8 and the Fujifilm S4200. Panasonic GF8 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 67mm thinner than Fujifilm S4200. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm S4200 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GF8 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GF8, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic GF8 and Fujifilm S4200.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic GF8 and Fujifilm S4200.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic GF8 is significantly lighter (277g ) than the Fujifilm S4200 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GF8, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 nor Fujifilm FinePix S4200 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic GF8 and Fujifilm S4200's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic GF8 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Fujifilm S4200 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to GF8.