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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 4 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm S1 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm S1

 ZS1 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm S1 ZS1 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the ZS1.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS1 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
25
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
63
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $0