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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 6 months before the ZS7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S4000 grades against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the FujiFilm S4000

		

		

			
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Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 S4000 ZS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 has external 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S4000 and the ZS7.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and ZS7.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
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 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (218g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
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 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than average in class (218g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (218g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS7
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $350