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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4000 matches up against the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S4000 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS45 S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS45

 S4000 ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 has external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S4000 against the ZS45.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and ZS45.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
46
excellent 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/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (249g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 images 350 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $279 $300