Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.