FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S1800 was announced 4 years before the ZS40 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1800 grades against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS40
S1800 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm S1800
ZS40 | S1800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 47 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS40
S1800 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 vs the ZS40.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS40 is 78 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and ZS40.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1880 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $180 | $450 |