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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(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
Panasonic SZ10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S4500 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S4500

 SZ10 Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S4500 SZ10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (543g)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (543 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
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