Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1
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67 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
- Released January 2014
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm S1 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | May 2009 | More modern by 57 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm S1
ZS1 | Fujifilm S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm S1 | ZS1 | |||
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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).
Compare the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |