Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ1
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
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Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SZ1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released very close to the SZ1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
| SZ1 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the SZ1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography information
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography features
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) | 131 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 | 220 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $179 |