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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the XS1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ100 scores against the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic XS1

 FZ100 XS1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 XS1 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic XS1

 FZ100 XS1 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 versus the XS1.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and XS1 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and XS1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
64
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (540g)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $130