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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 3 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm T500 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm T500

 ZS1 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm T500 ZS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the ZS1.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm T500 will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
24
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $0