FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic GH5S
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the FujiFilm S4000
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Released | January 2018 | January 2011 | Newer by 85 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic GH5S
S4000 | GH5S |
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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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and GH5S is 67 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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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 |