FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic LZ40
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1800 grades vs the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic LZ40
| S1800 | LZ40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S1800
| LZ40 | S1800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic LZ40
| S1800 | LZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 versus the LZ40.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and LZ40 is 78 and 67 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and LZ40.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
| Alternative name | FinePix S1880 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 337g (0.74 pounds) | 524g (1.16 pounds) |
| 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 Overall 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 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $219 |