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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm S1 ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm S1

 ZS10 Fujifilm S1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm S1 ZS10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the ZS10.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS10 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S1 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $350