Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic S1
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
S1 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic S1
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |