Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ40
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 3 years after the FZ40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S9400W | FZ40 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S9400W
FZ40 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S9400W | FZ40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the FZ40.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ40 is 61 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ40.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 494g (1.09 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | 500 photographs | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $330 | $420 |