Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Revealed January 2014
(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
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm S8600 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | May 2009 | More recent by 57 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm S8600
ZS1 | Fujifilm S8600 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm S8600 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the ZS1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS1 is 76 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm S8600 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 pounds) | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 410 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 3 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $0 |