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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was announced about the same time to the ZS40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm S9200

 ZS40 Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS40 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 has physical 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 ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the ZS40.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS40.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
54
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
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 500 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $450