Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ10

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 4 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ10 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.