Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      BrandFujifilmPanasonic
      ModelFinePix IS ProLumix DMC-ZS40
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28484896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 15364896 x 3264, 2896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2692, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2448 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, CCD-RAW, CCD-RAW + JPEG, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAutomatic, Incandescent, Fluorescent (1-5), Fine, Flash, Shade, Color temperature, Preset Custom (1-5), Fine tuning
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with closest subject priority, Manual focus
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution200k dot
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range12.00 m6.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionX-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support)
      PC sync Terminal
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture- Priority Auto , Manual [M]
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames in 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 EV steps ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording possible when tethered to PC
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Dimensions147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 9.4 x 8.5"5.6 x 5.4 x 2.2"
      Package Weight4.55 lb1 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage12 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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