FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS15
S4000 | ZS15 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm S4000
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS15
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Check the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |