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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 4 years prior to the LZ40 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S3200 matches up versus the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic LZ40

 S3200 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S3200

 LZ40 S3200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic LZ40

 S3200 LZ40 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 features external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S3200 and the LZ40.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and LZ40.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (524g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (540g)
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
has mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic LZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $219