Panasonic ZS100 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Panasonic ZS100 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS200
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Differences

Panasonic ZS100 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

Less expensive
$398 vs $1799
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
309g vs 497g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 79 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Panasonic ZS100

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.66x vs 0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
26.1 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
36 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Compact camera body; versatile 10x zoom lens; relatively good high ISO performance; fast autofocus; many good 4K video and photo features.
Soft lens at longer focal lengths; no tilting display; small electronic viewfinder; slippery finish on the camera body.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-Pro3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1s

Panasonic ZS100

Olympus Stylus 1s

$498
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic ZS100 vs Olympus Stylus 1s

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Olympus Stylus 1s

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus Stylus 1s

Compared to Leica CL

Panasonic ZS100

Leica CL

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS100 vs Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

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Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony RX100 VI

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony RX100 VI

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic ZS100

Sony A6400

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6400

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Higher max flash sync

$898
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VII

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VII

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony RX100 VII

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1298
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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