Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 with FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Overview
Let's compare FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
FujiFilm S2500HD was released in 2010, and Panasonic ZS40 in 2014.
Lumix DMC-ZS40 is newer, which is a plus. FinePix S2500HD 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-ZS40 is greater than that of FinePix S2500HD. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
Viewfinder Lumix DMC-ZS40 has a higher resolution of 200k dots, FinePix S2500HD has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
FinePix S2500HD |
Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
| Brand |
FujiFilm
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Panasonic
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| Model |
FinePix S2500HD |
Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
| Announced |
July, 2010 |
January, 2014 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
2 |
3 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
920k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
99% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
23 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/8 sec |
1/4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
4.40 |
6.40 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
4896 x 3672 |
| Max Native ISO |
1600 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
3200 |
6400 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
300 shots |
| Battery Type |
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Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
4 x AA |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
337 g |
240 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
110 x 73 x 81 mm |
111 x 64 x 34 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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