Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS1

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 9 months later than the ZS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores versus the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the ZS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JV150 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JV150 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.