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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ100
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 2 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S4800

 FZ100 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the FZ100.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ100 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ100.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4800 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (518 grams)
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography factors
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (518 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (518g)
64
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $500