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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 18 months after the ZR1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S4000 grades versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZR1

 S4000 ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZR1 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZR1

 S4000 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 against the ZR1.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ZR1 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and ZR1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S4000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZR1
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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