Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ200
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67 Imaging
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Portability
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ200
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 6 months prior to the FZ200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up against the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ200
| Fujifilm S4500 | FZ200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm S4500
| FZ200 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ200
| Fujifilm S4500 | FZ200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2012 | Same age |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the FZ200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ200.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4500 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (588g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (543g)
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 13.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 37 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 540 photos |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $499 |
