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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 referred to as FinePix S4050
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") have different sensor size.

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The S4000 was unveiled 4 years before the FZ1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S4000 grades versus the FZ1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 S4000 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FZ1000 S4000 
RevealedJune 2014January 2011More recent by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ1000

 S4000 FZ1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 provides physical dimensions 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 FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S4000 vs the FZ1000.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and FZ1000 is 67 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S4000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
66
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 831 gr (1.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 517
Other
Battery life 300 photos 360 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $800