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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 13 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S1 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the S1.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than others in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $269