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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2950 was manufactured 21 months after the ZS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2950 matches up versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS1

 S2950 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ZS1 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS1

 S2950 ZS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2950 vs the ZS1.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and ZS1 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2950 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S2950 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer S2950 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $0