Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 4 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up against the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S4500 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S4500
SZ10 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S4500 | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys outside dimensions 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 SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ10.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543 grams (1.20 lbs) | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 photographs | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $230 | $200 |