FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FZ40
Z700EXR | FZ40 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
FZ40 | Z700EXR | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FZ40
Z700EXR | FZ40 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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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 |