Clicky

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm S9200 was announced 4 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades vs the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm S9200

 ZS1 Fujifilm S9200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 provides outer measurements 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the ZS1.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9200 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm S9200 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
54
better than average battery life (500 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 500 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $0