Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ40 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 17 months later than the FZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the FZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ40 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ40.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ40 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.