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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(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
Panasonic FZ40
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ40 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 FZ40 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (217g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (217g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (217g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (494g)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
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