Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(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
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X100 was launched 5 years before the ZS100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up against the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Panasonic ZS100
| Fujifilm X100 | ZS100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Fujifilm X100
| ZS100 | Fujifilm X100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | May 2011 | More recent by 56 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS100
| Fujifilm X100 | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100 has got exterior dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the ZS100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and ZS100 is 80 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and ZS100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-05-16 | 2016-01-05 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 1,166 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 9.9 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.00 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 312 gr (0.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 73 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1001 | 559 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,800 | $700 |
