FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40
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![FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-S4000/FujiFilm-S4000-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40/Panasonic-LZ40-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S4000 was introduced 4 years prior to the LZ40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4000 matches up vs the LZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic LZ40
S4000 | LZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm S4000
LZ40 | S4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic LZ40
S4000 | LZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 versus the LZ40.
![FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.
![FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and LZ40.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S4000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Also Known as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 540g (1.19 lb) | 524g (1.16 lb) |
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 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 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery type | AA | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $279 | $219 |