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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FZ40, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very close but the Z700EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 5 months earlier than the FZ40 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z700EXR matches up vs the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FZ40

 Z700EXR FZ40 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 FZ40 Z700EXR 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FZ40

 Z700EXR FZ40 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z700EXR vs the FZ40.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and FZ40.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ40 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (158 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
55
features focus by touch
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (158 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (494g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
33
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (158 grams)
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (494g)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called FinePix Z707EXR Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 494g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $420