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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and XS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 12 months before the XS1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR XS1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 XS1 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the XS1.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and XS1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $130