Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 6 years earlier than the FZ1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the FZ1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ1000 is 82 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.