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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 6 months earlier than the FZ47 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S4000 grades against the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ47

 S4000 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FZ47 S4000 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ47

 S4000 FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S4000 compared to the FZ47.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and FZ47 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (498g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ47
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternative name FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 14MP 12MP
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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (1.19 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 images 400 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $379