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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S4000 was introduced 21 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S4000 scores versus the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS1

 S4000 ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS1 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS1

 S4000 ZS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4000 and the ZS1.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and ZS1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S4000 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm S4000 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S4000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (540g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (540g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS1
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $0