Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.