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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 2 months earlier than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm S1500 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm S1500

 ZS1 Fujifilm S1500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm S1500 ZS1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the ZS1.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS1 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $0