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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S4000 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S4000 was brought out 6 months later than the G2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S4000 grades versus the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic G2

 S4000 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the FujiFilm S4000

 G2 S4000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic G2

 S4000 G2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 compared to the G2.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and G2 is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and G2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S4000 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm S4000 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Panasonic G2
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
65
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (428 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Panasonic G2 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (428g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic G2
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 300 shots 360 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $1,000