Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced 18 months later than the FZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores against the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has outer measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the FZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and FZ40 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F770EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.