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Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S6800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 ×
Fujifilm FinePix S6800 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Fujifilm FinePix S6800
BrandPanasonicFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberDMC-FZ40S6800
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120122
Width (mm)92100
Height (mm)8093
Weight (g)498523
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1.88
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x112
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound
Composite video out+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elementsFujinon Super EBC, 15 elements in 11 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0024.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.003.00 - 129.00
Zoom ratio (x)2430
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.05 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3015
Macro focus range (cm)-2 - 100
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq.-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (400/800/1600), Equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotTTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, PartyPro Low-Light, HDR, Zoom Bracketing, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Sport, Night
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
Flash range description0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: Wide : approx. 40cm - 7.0m / 1.3ft. - 22.9ft. Telephoto : approx. 2.5m - 3.6m / 8.2ft. - 11.8ft.
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)400
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • mini (type c) hdmi port
Performance Timing
1↑Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.88
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)510
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)580320
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • fujifilm cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control.Available in black, white or red.



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