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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 5 years before the ZS50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S4000 scores vs the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S4000 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS50 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS50

 S4000 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 has got external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 and the ZS50.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ZS50 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and ZS50.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 243g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $350