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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Released June 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FZ1000 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJune 2014February 2009More recent by 64 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ1000

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ1000 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography features
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
64
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging advice
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
66
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2014-06-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 pounds) 831g (1.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $800