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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 18 months prior to the FZ200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S4000 grades vs the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ200

 S4000 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FZ200 S4000 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ200

 S4000 FZ200 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 has got external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S4000 vs the FZ200.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery power (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 300 shots 540 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $499