FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ80

The following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 7 years earlier than the FZ80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4000 matches up versus the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S4000 compared to the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and FZ80.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.