Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm S9200 | ZS1 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern 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 S9200
ZS1 | Fujifilm S9200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm S9200 | ZS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |