Clicky

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
41

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Fujifilm S9400W was announced within a month of the LZ40 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic LZ40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W LZ40 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 LZ40 Fujifilm S9400W 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic LZ40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W LZ40 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the LZ40.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and LZ40 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and LZ40.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
37
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
40
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography highlights
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
47
 amazing zoom range (22-924mm  42.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
54
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 great reach (924mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
44
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
26
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
27
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 comes with microphone jack
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
Photography Glossary
	

		

			
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 500 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $219