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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 referred to as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured very close to the ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4000 grades vs the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S4000 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS10 S4000 
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Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS10

 S4000 ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 features external 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 ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S4000 compared to the ZS10.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and ZS10 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and ZS10.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS10
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 260 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $279 $350