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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
75
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 18 months before the FZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ40 Fujifilm S2000HD 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ40 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the FZ40.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ40 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ40.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ40 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (494g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $420