Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ40
| Fujifilm S4500 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S4500
| FZ40 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ40
| Fujifilm S4500 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 has outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the FZ40.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ40.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S4500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
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good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (543g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (494g)
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (494g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (543g)
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 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 format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 543 grams (1.20 pounds) | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) |
| 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 shots | - |
| 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 |
| Pricing at launch | $230 | $420 |