Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 5 months prior to the FZ1000 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the FZ1000.

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

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.