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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 6 months prior to the ZS8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S4000 scores vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS8

 S4000 ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS8 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS8

 S4000 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 vs the ZS8.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ZS8 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (540 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (540 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Retail pricing $279 $275