Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ40

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and LZ40 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 17 months before the LZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the LZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and LZ40.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.