- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm JZ500 Review.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FZ40 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | JZ500 | DMC-FZ40 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $249.95 | $399.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2010-03-15 | 2010-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.8 oz
(165 g)
includes batteries |
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
1.1 in. (97 x 57 x 29 mm) |
4.7 x
3.1 x
3.6 in. (120 x 80 x 92 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.43 microns | 1.42 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.9 | 1.8 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Fujinon | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm | 25 - 600mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 50mm | 4.5 - 108mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 24.00x |
Aperture Range: | F3.3 / F6.4 (wide); F5.6 / F11 (tele) with ND filter | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
250 cm 2.0 - 98.4 in |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 6.4x | Up to 4x ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking AF | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq. | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at lower resolutions) | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | 256-zone multi | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Natural Light, Natural Light with Flash,Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Dog, Cat | Creative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Red-eye removal can be turned off/on | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide: approx. 50 cm–2.6 m/1.6 ft.–8.5 ft., Telephoto: approx. 90 cm–1.7 m/3.0 ft.–5.6 ft. | 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD LIte / QT Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | 40.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.9 | 1.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | 5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 580 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-45A | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), HD Movies (720p), Tracking AF, Face Recognition, Pet Detection, Scene Recognition Auto, Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal. Available in black. | Power OIS, 720p movies with manual exposure control. |