FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3200 was launched 21 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3200 grades vs the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3200 compared to the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3200 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm S3200 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.