Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S2000HD | FZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S2000HD
FZ40 | Fujifilm S2000HD | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S2000HD | FZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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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 |