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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ZS1 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the ZS1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
34
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $0