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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
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Fujifilm X100V front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87 Imaging
53 Features
65 Overall
57

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X100V versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 4 years after the ZS100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up vs the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Panasonic ZS100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X100V ZS100 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2016More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Fujifilm X100V

		

		

			
 ZS100 Fujifilm X100V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic ZS100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X100V ZS100 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100V has got external dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X100V versus Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the ZS100.
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and ZS100 is 79 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and ZS100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X100V will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100V
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
82
 manual focus
 high  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
65
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Street photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography features
74
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 weather proof
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
78
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
74
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery power (420 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
68
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers tracking focus
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
76
 good battery power (420 per charge)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 high  resolution (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
75
 lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
 boasts focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
73
 manual focus
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 high  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery power (420 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
68
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
35
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen functionality
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (478 grams)
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (312g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic ZS100
 Fujifilm X100VPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X100V Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 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 speed 11.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 478g (1.05 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,399 $700