FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe 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.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS3
S4000 | ZS3 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | May 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm S4000
ZS3 | S4000 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS3
S4000 | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ZS3 is 67 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |