FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS40 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 4 years before the ZS40 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the F300EXR grades vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR vs the ZS40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and ZS40.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.