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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 17 months later than the FZ100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ100 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2010Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FZ100 Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside measurements 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 FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the FZ100.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ100 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ100.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ100 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography details
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (920g)
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography features
43
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (920g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average (920 grams)
64
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-24 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $500