Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1
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33 Features
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91 Imaging
33 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm A100 | ZS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm A100
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Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm A100 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $0 | $0 |