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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 7 months later than the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S4000 grades vs the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ35

 S4000 FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FZ35 S4000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ35

 S4000 FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers 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 FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 versus the FZ35.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and FZ35 is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and FZ35.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S4000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (540 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (540g)
26
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ35
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $999