Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 19 months after the ZS15 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS15 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.