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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was unveiled around the same time to the FP7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4000 grades versus the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FP7

 S4000 FP7 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FP7 S4000 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FP7

 S4000 FP7 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 and the FP7.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and FP7 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and FP7.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (540 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery power (240 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (240 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (540g)
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FP7
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 240 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $227