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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP120
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was unveiled 8 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm XP130 ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018May 2009Fresher by 106 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm XP130

 ZS1 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm XP130 ZS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the ZS1.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and ZS1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP130 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP130 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP130
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
69
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-01-24 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 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 207g (0.46 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $171 $0