FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ40

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the FZ40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1600 matches up vs the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 and the FZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and FZ40 is 78 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and FZ40.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ40 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.