Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 11 months before the ZS40 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the ZS40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS40 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS40.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.