Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.