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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 12 months later than the ZS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm S4200

 ZS10 Fujifilm S4200 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 has got external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the ZS10.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS10 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S4200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
35
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (543g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (543 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
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 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 pictures 260 pictures
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $350