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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the JV200 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor dimensions.

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The JV200 was launched 21 months later than the ZS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JV200 matches up vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic ZS1

 JV200 ZS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm JV200

 ZS1 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS1

 JV200 ZS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JV200 and the ZS1.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and ZS1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JV200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm JV200 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger JV200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS1
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $49 $0