Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and LZ40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 4 years before the LZ40 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm F500 EXR | LZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
LZ40 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm F500 EXR | LZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the LZ40.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LZ40.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ40 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 10.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 524g (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | - | 320 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $430 | $219 |