Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS40

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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS40

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS40 Review.

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Differences

Fujifilm S9400W advantages over Panasonic ZS40

Less expensive
$350 vs $450 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
480 fps vs 240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 720 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
10 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS40 advantages over Fujifilm S9400W

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
34 mm vs 116 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
240g vs 670g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
920k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S8300

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$329
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 1080p video

Compare Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S8300

Panasonic ZS40

Fujifilm S8300

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S8200

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$325
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S8200

Panasonic ZS40

Fujifilm S8200

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$325
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S1

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S1

Panasonic ZS40

Fujifilm S1

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Thinner

$349
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Fujifilm S1

Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Fujifilm S9400W

Canon SX700 HS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S9400W vs Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Canon SX700 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Fujifilm S9400W

Panasonic ZS60

$330
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic ZS60

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$448
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

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