FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 15 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S4000 matches up vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 versus the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and ZS20.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older S4000 will be behind in sensor technology.