Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm JX550 | ZS1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | May 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm JX550
ZS1 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm JX550 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |