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Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100 Comparison

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Panasonic ZS1

10 MP | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Fujifilm. Panasonic ZS1 was introduced to market in May 2009 and Fujifilm X100 was launched in May 2011. As you can see, ZS1 is 2 years older than X100. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm X100 has a 12.0MP APS-C sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-05-14
  • 10MP - 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 229g. 103 x 60 x 33 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Fujifilm X100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-16
  • 12MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 2.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 445g. 126 x 75 x 54 mm

Fujifilm X100 was replaced by Fujifilm X100S. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm FinePix X100
Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 (Lumix DMC-TZ6)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 over Fujifilm FinePix X100
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Weight
229 g vs 445 g 216 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 35mm 10 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 35mm 265 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 1× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix X100 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic and Optical vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 11 38 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
2.8" vs 2.7" 0.1 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
5.0fps vs 3.0fps 2 fps faster
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 4.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 5.3m 3.7m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
30.54µm2 vs 2.48µm2 1131% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Fujifilm FinePix X100
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Fujifilm FinePix X100
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.8" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS1 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X100 has external dimensions of 126 x 75 x 54 mm (4.96 x 2.95 x 2.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100. Panasonic ZS1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Fujifilm X100.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS1 is significantly lighter (216g ) than the Fujifilm X100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ZS1
X100
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Thickness Comparison

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ZS1
X100
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 (Lumix DMC-TZ6) nor Fujifilm FinePix X100 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X100's 2.8" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic ZS1's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm X100 has a 12.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Fujifilm X100's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the ZS1 and X100 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X100 has a 15.1x Larger sensor area than Panasonic ZS1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 features a 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 12× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X100 features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Panasonic ZS1's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Fujifilm X100's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X100's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS1 has 265mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X100. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X100 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS1
X100
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZS1
X100
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZS1
X100
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZS1
X100
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X100 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic ZS1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic ZS1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
229g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
445g
Body Thickness 54mm
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Panasonic ZS1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Fujifilm X100: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS1 and Fujifilm X100 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #378 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1058 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #44 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #429 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic ZS1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic ZS1. Otherwise, Fujifilm X100 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Fujifilm FinePix X100
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-05-16
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.5-inch APS-C
Dimensions 5.744 x 4.308 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area 24.74mm2 372.88mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12×) 35 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F3.3-4.9 F2.0
Macro Focus Range 3cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 90%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.5x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 9.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 229g 445g
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 126 x 75 x 54mm
Battery Life n/a 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 73
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 1001
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