Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 18 months later than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S4200 | FZ40 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S4200
FZ40 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ40
Fujifilm S4200 | FZ40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the FZ40.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ40.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543g (1.20 lb) | 494g (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $420 |