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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
75 Imaging
32 Features
26 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 3 months prior to the ZS1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS1

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

          

          

            
 ZS1 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS1

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the ZS1.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS1 is 75 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS1.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

            Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
27
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
24
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
32
 great zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
53
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (27mm)
 very long zoom (486mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors in class (229g)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography details
35
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
24
 relatively wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $0