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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 24 months before the FH10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S4000 scores vs the FH10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FH10

 S4000 FH10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FH10 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FH10

 S4000 FH10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 and the FH10.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and FH10 is 67 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and FH10.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FH10
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $110