Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W/Fujifilm-S8400W-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Updated by Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 9 months before the ZS40 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm S8400W | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm S8400W
ZS40 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2013 | More modern by 9 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm S8400W | ZS40 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the ZS40.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS40.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.40 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $450 |