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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1600 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1600 scores vs the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS40

 S1600 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS40 S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS40

 S1600 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 compared to the ZS40.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ZS40 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and ZS40.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
20
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competition (240g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $450