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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100T
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X100S versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100S was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up versus the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm X100S ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Fujifilm X100S

 ZS100 Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2013More modern by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm X100S ZS100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the ZS100.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and ZS100 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and ZS100.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography info
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
63
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging advice
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic ZS100
 Fujifilm X100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2016-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 8.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 312 gr (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,299 $700