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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
78 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 5 months earlier than the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1800 grades against the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ40

          

          

            
 S1800 FZ40 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the FujiFilm S1800

          

          

            
 FZ40 S1800 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ40

          

          

            
 S1800 FZ40 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing 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 S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 against the FZ40.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and FZ40 is 78 and 68 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and FZ40.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

            FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography details
20
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
45
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
49
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (494g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
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 amazing zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (504mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
36
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone support
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $420