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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 12 months before the LZ40 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm T500 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm T500

 LZ40 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm T500 LZ40 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the LZ40.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (524 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (524g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.80 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 524g (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $219