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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
Panasonic SZ10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S4000 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S4000

 SZ10 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic SZ10

 S4000 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
35
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (540g)
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (177 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (540g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
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