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Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF10 matches up against the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm XF10 ZS100 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2016More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Fujifilm XF10

 ZS100 Fujifilm XF10 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Panasonic ZS100

 Fujifilm XF10 ZS100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 vs the ZS100.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and ZS100 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF10 and ZS100.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XF10 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
76
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (279 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography features
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography features
77
lighter than competitors in class (279 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than average in class (312 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
64
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (279 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Panasonic ZS100
 Fujifilm XF10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-07-19 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279 gr (0.62 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 330 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $700