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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X10 was released 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm X10 ZS1 
ReleasedJuly 2012May 2009Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm X10

 ZS1 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm X10 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the ZS1.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
49
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
25
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (350 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (350g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (350 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-11 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $0