Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FS40
Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-FS40 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 119 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS40
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS4028 mm²
Lumix DMC-S1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FS40 and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FS40MetricLumix DMC-S1
14.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
1.97 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
50.86 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
119 gWeight100 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FS40 and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FS40 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FS40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-S1
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-S1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.