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Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
80
Imaging
59
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100F
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100T was unveiled 16 months before the ZS100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up vs the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm X100T ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Fujifilm X100T

 ZS100 Fujifilm X100T 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2014More modern by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm X100T ZS100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100T has got physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100T vs the ZS100.

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and ZS100 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and ZS100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100T having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100T will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
58
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
73
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competitors (312g)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100T
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
64
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
68
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging advice
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic ZS100
 Fujifilm X100TPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100T Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2016-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor 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 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum 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 size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 312 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 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 images 300 images
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $899 $700