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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out 6 months later than the FZ40 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3200 scores vs the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic FZ40

 S3200 FZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the FujiFilm S3200

 FZ40 S3200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ40

 S3200 FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 vs the FZ40.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and FZ40.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
23
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called as FinePix S3250 Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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