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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 5 months prior to the ZR1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm A100 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm A100

 ZR1 Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm A100 ZR1 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the ZR1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and ZR1.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR1 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
54
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $280