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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the ZS10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1600 grades vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S1600 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS10 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS10

 S1600 ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1600 vs the ZS10.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and ZS10 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ZS10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $350