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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
Panasonic ZS40
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS40

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8400W ZS40 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm S8400W

          

          

            
 ZS40 Fujifilm S8400W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2013More modern by 9 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS40

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8400W ZS40 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
51
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition (670g)
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than average in class (240 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
52
 excellent zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (1056mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (670g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 lighter than average in class (240g)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
46
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no external mic jack
 heavier than competition (670g)
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (240 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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