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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(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
Panasonic FZ40
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S4200 FZ40 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S4200

 FZ40 Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm S4200 FZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography advice
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography info
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (494g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ40
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
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