Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ40

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 2 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the FZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and FZ40.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.