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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S1600 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1600 was launched 9 months after the ZS1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1600 matches up vs the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS1

 S1600 ZS1 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS1 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS1

 S1600 ZS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 compared to the ZS1.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and ZS1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ZS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1600 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm S1600 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S1600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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), 320 x 240 (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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $0