FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S4000 was introduced 5 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S4000 scores vs the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic SZ10
S4000 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S4000
SZ10 | S4000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic SZ10
S4000 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 features exterior 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S4000 versus the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and SZ10.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Also called as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 200 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $200 |