Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.