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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100V
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X100F versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100F was revealed 13 months later than the ZS100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X100F scores versus the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm X100F ZS100 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2016Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Fujifilm X100F

 ZS100 Fujifilm X100F 
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm X100F ZS100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F features outside measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100F versus Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the ZS100.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and ZS100 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100F and ZS100.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100F having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography information
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (312g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (390 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography features
77
great battery life (390 per charge)
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competitors (312g)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100F
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic ZS100
 Fujifilm X100FPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X100F Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-18 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $700