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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100 was brought out 2 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 grades against the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm X100 ZS1 
RevealedMay 2011May 2009More modern by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm X100

 ZS1 Fujifilm X100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm X100 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 offers outer measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the ZS1.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and ZS1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X100 will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
61
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
25
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
63
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
25
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,800 $0