Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SZ1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 9 months after the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm XF1 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm XF1
| SZ1 | Fujifilm XF1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm XF1 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the SZ1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ1.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lb) | 131 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $380 | $179 |