Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 has outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS1 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4800 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S4800 will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.