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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 6 months later than the FZ40 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S4000 scores versus the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ40

 S4000 FZ40 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FZ40 S4000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ40

 S4000 FZ40 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S4000 versus the FZ40.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
35
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (540g)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography details
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (494 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (540 grams)
22
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (494g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal 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 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
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 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 pictures -
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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $420