FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The S2950 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2950 matches up against the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2950 against the FZ1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and FZ1000 is 76 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and FZ1000.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2950 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind in sensor innovation.