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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
Panasonic LZ40
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic LZ40

 S1600 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S1600

 LZ40 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic LZ40

 S1600 LZ40 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (524g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
quite wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic LZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
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