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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 5 years prior to the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4000 grades versus the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ300

 S4000 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FZ300 S4000 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2011Newer by 55 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ300

 S4000 FZ300 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S4000 and the FZ300.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and FZ300.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (540g)
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proofing
features touch to focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
heavier than competitors in class (691g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (540g)
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (691 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
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 range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $598