Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ100

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 17 months prior to the FZ100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ100 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ100.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.