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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 5 years before the LZ40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm S1500 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm S1500

 LZ40 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm S1500 LZ40 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 features physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the LZ40.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and LZ40 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and LZ40.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
50
built-in flash
great reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (524 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging factors
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others (524 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 524 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $219