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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 8 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the FZ1000 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Fujifilm S4500

 FZ1000 II Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2012Newer by 86 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ1000 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ1000 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ1000 II.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
67
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 543g (1.20 lbs) 808g (1.78 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $898