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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The S4000 was announced 8 years earlier than the GH5S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S4000 scores versus the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic GH5S

 S4000 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the FujiFilm S4000

 GH5S S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2011Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic GH5S

 S4000 GH5S 

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 versus the GH5S.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and GH5S is 67 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and GH5S.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm S4000 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic GH5S
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 440 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $279 $2,498