Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 13 months later than the ZS40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.