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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 2 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 ZS1 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the ZS1.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS1.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JZ100 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography information
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (129g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 229 gr (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 All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $190 $0