FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS1
S1600 | ZS1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm S1600
ZS1 | S1600 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS1
S1600 | ZS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and ZS1 is 78 and 91 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |