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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 3 months before the ZS1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm A100 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm A100

 ZS1 Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm A100 ZS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the ZS1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others (124 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 124g (0.27 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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