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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ2500
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 5 months prior to the FZ1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Fujifilm S9200

 FZ1000 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ1000

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2014Same generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the FZ1000.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ1000.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography advice
54
great battery power (500 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography features
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (670 grams)
66
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 831 gr (1.83 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 shots 360 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $800