FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR against the ZS40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and ZS40 is 58 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and ZS40.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.