Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ40

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and LZ40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 24 months earlier than the LZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the LZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and LZ40.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F660EXR will be behind in sensor technology.