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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 6 years before the FZ1000 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the FZ1000 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S1 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ1000 II Fujifilm S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2014Fresher by 62 months
Display resolution1240k920kClearer display (+320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S1 FZ1000 II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ1000 II is 60 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ1000 II.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography advice
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
63
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
66
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging factors
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (680g)
68
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 808 grams (1.78 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $898