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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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 S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S1 FZ40 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ40 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S1 FZ40 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the FZ40.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ40 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (680g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (680 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging advice
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (680g)
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 494g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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