Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ40
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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66 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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 LZ40
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
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The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 11 months before the LZ40 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic LZ40
| Fujifilm S4800 | LZ40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm S4800
| LZ40 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic LZ40
| Fujifilm S4800 | LZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the LZ40.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and LZ40 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and LZ40.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 will be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (524g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 10.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 518g (1.14 lbs) | 524g (1.16 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 320 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $229 | $219 |