Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 24 months before the ZS40 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS40 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS40.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.