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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ2500
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ1000 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 3 years before the FZ1000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FZ1000 Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJune 2014November 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ1000

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ1000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the FZ1000.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ1000 is 52 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ1000.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography features
43
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (920g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (920g)
66
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-24 2014-06-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 831 gr (1.83 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.7
DXO Low light score 216 517
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $800