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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 13 months after the LZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm S9800 LZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm S9800

 LZ40 Fujifilm S9800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm S9800 LZ40 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has physical 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) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the LZ40.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and LZ40 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and LZ40.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
57
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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pretty wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (524g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
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 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 300 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $219