Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months prior to the ZS40 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic ZS40
| Fujifilm S8500 | ZS40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm S8500
| ZS40 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS40
| Fujifilm S8500 | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the ZS40.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS40.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | 200k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $500 | $450 |