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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 4 years after the FZ40 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 55 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 FZ40 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ40 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the FZ40.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ40 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ40.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (494g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging factors
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 494g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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