FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ100

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled 5 months before the FZ100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1600 grades vs the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1600 and the FZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and FZ100 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ100 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.