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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 2 years after the ZR1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 ZR1 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the ZR1.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZR1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
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 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $280