Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm S4500 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S4500
FZ100 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm S4500 | FZ100 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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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 |