Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
Fujifilm S1 | FZ1000 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Fujifilm S1
FZ1000 II | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+320k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
Fujifilm S1 | FZ1000 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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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 |