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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ1000 II (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 8 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the FZ1000 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FZ1000 II Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019November 2011More modern by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ1000 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the FZ1000 II.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ1000 II is 52 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average in class (920g)
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography details
43
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (920 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (920g)
67
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-24 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
External flash
AE 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) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 808 grams (1.78 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $898