Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 13 months later than the FZ40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up against the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the FZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FZ40.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.