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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released within a month of the LZ40 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic LZ40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 LZ40 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm S1

		

		

			
 LZ40 Fujifilm S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic LZ40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 LZ40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 features outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the LZ40.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and LZ40 is 60 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and LZ40.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
56
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (680 grams)
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than average in class (524g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
57
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 incredible zoom range (22-924mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
63
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than average (680g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 long reach (924mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (524 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
58
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging factors
57
 relatively wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than average (680g)
27
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 includes external mic jack
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than average in class (524g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $219