FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was manufactured very close to the FZ40 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F300EXR scores versus the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR and the FZ40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and FZ40.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ40 will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.