Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ40
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 2 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S8400W | FZ40 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S8400W
FZ40 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S8400W | FZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the FZ40.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ40 is 61 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ40.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 images | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $420 |