Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 13 months after the FZ40 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the FZ40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ40.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.