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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 18 months later than the FZ100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S4500

 FZ100 Fujifilm S4500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ100 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the FZ100.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ100 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S4500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (543g)
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (543g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (540g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $500