FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic LZ40
S3200 | LZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S3200
LZ40 | S3200 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic LZ40
S3200 | LZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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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 |