Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was launched 2 years later than the ZS100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up vs the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 features external measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the ZS100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and ZS100 is 61 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and ZS100.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.