FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ30

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1600 was introduced 4 years prior to the LZ40 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1600 grades versus the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic LZ40
S1600 | LZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S1600
LZ40 | S1600 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic LZ40
S1600 | LZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1600 versus the LZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and LZ40 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and LZ40.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) | 524 grams (1.16 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 320 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $219 |