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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 2 years after the FZ40 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4800 FZ40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm S4800

		

		

			
 FZ40 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4800 FZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the FZ40.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ40 is 66 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ40.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography information
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
46
 manual focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography features
48
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography details
54
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (494g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging features
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (518g)
23
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (494g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum 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
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $420