Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S4500 was released 24 months before the SZ8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic SZ8
| Fujifilm S4500 | SZ8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm S4500
| SZ8 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic SZ8
| Fujifilm S4500 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the SZ8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ8 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ8.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $230 | $275 |