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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 21 months after the ZS3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S4000 scores against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS3

 S4000 ZS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS3 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS3

 S4000 ZS3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 and the ZS3.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ZS3 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and ZS3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S4000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (540 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (540 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Other name FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $200