Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm F660EXR was manufactured 18 months later than the FZ40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm F660EXR | FZ40 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm F660EXR
FZ40 | Fujifilm F660EXR | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm F660EXR | FZ40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the FZ40.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ40.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F660EXR provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217 gr (0.48 lbs) | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $420 |