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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 18 months prior to the ZS15 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4000 grades versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS15

 S4000 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS15 S4000 
RevealedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS15

 S4000 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys physical dimensions 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 ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S4000 vs the ZS15.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and ZS15.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average in class (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (540g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (1.19 lb) 208 gr (0.46 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 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 260 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $279