Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S1500 was released 5 years earlier than the ZS40 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm S1500 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm S1500
ZS40 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 59 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm S1500 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the ZS40.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS40 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS40.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 6.40 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 300 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $200 | $450 |