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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S4000 scores versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S4000 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS35 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS35

 S4000 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S4000 versus the ZS35.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (540 grams)
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (540 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $300