Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out within a month of the ZS40 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS40.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.