Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 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
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Released January 2013
- Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ30

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and LZ40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 11 months before the LZ40 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm F900EXR | LZ40 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
LZ40 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm F900EXR | LZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the LZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and LZ40.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lb) | 524 gr (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 photographs | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $380 | $219 |