FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ35
S4000 | FZ35 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm S4000
FZ35 | S4000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ35
S4000 | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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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 |