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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Panasonic ZS40
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS40

 S1800 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ZS40 S1800 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS40

 S1800 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS40 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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