Bizrate User Review.
one of the best on the market
, Aug. 25, 2007
QuickTake:
Pros: compact, lightweight, great battery life
Cons: great optical results but digital lense a bit blurred
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
steves-digicams.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
The 5.1 MegaPixel FinePix Z1 is a slim and stylish digital camera that is the perfect accessory for a night out on the town. The FinePix Z1's sleek and strong all-metal body is sure to draw attention. Available in two colors -- sophisticated black and a s
Review Verdict: Is the FinePix Z1 a fashion accessory that can take photographs, or a camera that doubles as a fashion accessory? Fuji has done a good job of combining form and function, balancing those often contradictory design goals. The Z1 produces good image quality
The 5.1 MegaPixel FinePix Z1 is a slim and stylish digital camera that is the perfect accessory for a night out on the town. The FinePix Z1's sleek and strong all-metal body is sure to draw attention. Available in two colors -- sophisticated black and a s
Review Verdict: Is the FinePix Z1 a fashion accessory that can take photographs, or a camera that doubles as a fashion accessory? Fuji has done a good job of combining form and function, balancing those often contradictory design goals. The Z1 produces good image quality
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Fuji FinePix Z1
Comments:
The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is aimed at consumers who value style, portability, and ease of use, shielding them from the complexities of shutter speeds and aperture settings (although the camera does let you know what values it has selected for you). Automati
Review Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 features a 3x Fujinon lens, equivalent to a 36-108mm lens on a 35mm camera, a range from a reasonable wide-angle to a useful telephoto. Aperture can be automatically adjusted from f/3.5 to f/8, with the maximum aperture gradually r
The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is aimed at consumers who value style, portability, and ease of use, shielding them from the complexities of shutter speeds and aperture settings (although the camera does let you know what values it has selected for you). Automati
Review Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 features a 3x Fujinon lens, equivalent to a 36-108mm lens on a 35mm camera, a range from a reasonable wide-angle to a useful telephoto. Aperture can be automatically adjusted from f/3.5 to f/8, with the maximum aperture gradually r
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact size, Solid build, In-camera image stabilization makes all lenses better for low light shooting, Same sensor as 7D, Kit lens covers 18-70mm 35mm equivalent range, Very good to excellent low-light capability, Excellent battery life, Decent shutter
Cons: Proprietary hot shoe, No PC sync port, No video recording (a fact of life with SLRs), Hand grip may be uncomfortably small for some users, Image noise slightly high at ISO 1600, RAW+JPEG option only saves fine-mode JPEGs. (But that's not a bad choice.), F
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Digital Cameras - Fuji FinePix Z1 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
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The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is aimed at consumers who value style, portability, and ease of use, shielding them from the complexities of shutter speeds and aperture settings (although the camera does let you know what values it has selected for you). Automati
Review Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 features a 3x Fujinon lens, equivalent to a 36-108mm lens on a 35mm camera, a range from a reasonable wide-angle to a useful telephoto. Aperture can be automatically adjusted from f/3.5 to f/8, with the maximum aperture gradually r
The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is aimed at consumers who value style, portability, and ease of use, shielding them from the complexities of shutter speeds and aperture settings (although the camera does let you know what values it has selected for you). Automati
Review Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 features a 3x Fujinon lens, equivalent to a 36-108mm lens on a 35mm camera, a range from a reasonable wide-angle to a useful telephoto. Aperture can be automatically adjusted from f/3.5 to f/8, with the maximum aperture gradually r
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact size, Solid build, In-camera image stabilization makes all lenses better for low light shooting, Same sensor as 7D, Kit lens covers 18-70mm 35mm equivalent range, Very good to excellent low-light capability, Excellent battery life, Decent shutter
Cons: Proprietary hot shoe, No PC sync port, No video recording (a fact of life with SLRs), Hand grip may be uncomfortably small for some users, Image noise slightly high at ISO 1600, RAW+JPEG option only saves fine-mode JPEGs. (But that's not a bad choice.), F
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Digital Cameras - Fuji FinePix Z1 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
Comments:
The compact, oh-so-stylish Fujifilm FinePix Z1 follows in the footsteps of their excellent medium-sized F10 model, although it doesn't quite match that model's exceptional low-light performance. It does well in that regard though when compared against the
Review Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is aimed at consumers who value style, portability, and ease of use, shielding them from the complexities of shutter speeds and aperture settings (although the camera does let you know what values it has selected for you). Automati
The compact, oh-so-stylish Fujifilm FinePix Z1 follows in the footsteps of their excellent medium-sized F10 model, although it doesn't quite match that model's exceptional low-light performance. It does well in that regard though when compared against the
Review Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is aimed at consumers who value style, portability, and ease of use, shielding them from the complexities of shutter speeds and aperture settings (although the camera does let you know what values it has selected for you). Automati
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact and stylish, silver/black design is very attractive, Very impressive shutter response, speed overall is quite good, especially for a compact model, Generally good image quality, Large 2.5 inch LCD display, good visibility both outdoors and in dim
Cons: No optical viewfinder, Red hues are rather oversaturated, While better than average, noise reduction processing loses significant subtle subject detail at ISO 400 and above, High contrast makes for snappy-looking images, but loses highlight detail very qu
popphoto.com Professional Review.
Fujifilm FinePix Z1
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Sleek Snapper: Fuji vies for the 5MP ultra-compact title
Sleek Snapper: Fuji vies for the 5MP ultra-compact title
digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.
Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Digital Camera Review
Comments:
The FinePix Z1 is Fujifilm's impressive entry into the sleek, aesthetically-driven region of the digital camera market. At 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches and 5.3 ounces with battery and xD-Picture Card, the camera condenses into a small, easily portable package a
Review Verdict: The FinePix Z1, like the Nikon Coolpix S2 and Sony Cyber-shot T-series models, aspires to be jewelry or at least a fashion accessory in addition to a pocket-friendly imager. Unfortunately, some performance capabilities and operating conveniences have been
The FinePix Z1 is Fujifilm's impressive entry into the sleek, aesthetically-driven region of the digital camera market. At 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches and 5.3 ounces with battery and xD-Picture Card, the camera condenses into a small, easily portable package a
Review Verdict: The FinePix Z1, like the Nikon Coolpix S2 and Sony Cyber-shot T-series models, aspires to be jewelry or at least a fashion accessory in addition to a pocket-friendly imager. Unfortunately, some performance capabilities and operating conveniences have been
QuickTake:
Pros: Monocoque construction is durable and fashionable, Camera performed well in our noise and resolution tests, Completely internal lens is more durable than telescoping style and makes for quick start-up speed, Minimal shutter lag, Provides ISO 800 setti
Cons: White balance presets are limited, didn't adapt well to strong tungsten light sources, and does not provide a custom setting, Disappointing color performance, Weak flash range, Slow max aperture (f/3.5), Buttons are small and crowded, Lack of burst m
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Fuji FinePix Z1
Comments:
The FinePix Z1 ($399) is Fuji's entry into the ultra-thin camera market. Using the same "folding lens optics" system as the Sony T series, Nikon Coolpix S1, and the Minolta X series, the Z1 is just 0.7 inches thick. The FinePix Z1 uses a 5.1 Megapixel Sup
Review Verdict: As you can see, the Z1's battery life is average, and everyone else needs to find out Casio's secret to great battery life
The FinePix Z1 ($399) is Fuji's entry into the ultra-thin camera market. Using the same "folding lens optics" system as the Sony T series, Nikon Coolpix S1, and the Minolta X series, the Z1 is just 0.7 inches thick. The FinePix Z1 uses a 5.1 Megapixel Sup
Review Verdict: As you can see, the Z1's battery life is average, and everyone else needs to find out Casio's secret to great battery life
QuickTake:
Pros: Good photo quality Compact, stylish body comes in silver and black Can shoot at high ISOs better than competition Handy natural light mode gives you sharper pictures without the flash (but noise levels will be higher) Large 2.5" LCD display; visible in br
Cons: Images seem a bit fuzzy; above average purple fringing and noise Redeye Camera dock required for using I/O ports, tripod No optical viewfinder or AF-assist lamp No continuous shooting mode Manual controls would've been nice Fairly weak flash Battery life
engadget.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1 reviewed
Comments:
Our fine European friends at LetsGoDigital have a review of a pre-production model of FujiFilm's sleek little 5.1 megapixel FinePix Z1. The camera, which is just 18.6mm thick (that's 0.73-inches on this side of the pond), has one of those...
Our fine European friends at LetsGoDigital have a review of a pre-production model of FujiFilm's sleek little 5.1 megapixel FinePix Z1. The camera, which is just 18.6mm thick (that's 0.73-inches on this side of the pond), has one of those...
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1 digital camera review
Comments:
At this moment we have come to the conclusion that the Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is recommendable. Unless the final production model differs a lot from the pre-production model we've got here, but that seems not very likely to me. The Fujifilm Z1, with the buil
At this moment we have come to the conclusion that the Fujifilm FinePix Z1 is recommendable. Unless the final production model differs a lot from the pre-production model we've got here, but that seems not very likely to me. The Fujifilm Z1, with the buil
megapixel.net (en) Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Very compact.Solidly built.3x optical zoom.Good colour rendition.2.5 inch monitor.Reacts quickly to controls and shutter release.
Cons: A bit sensitive to noise.Compression a bit too strong.Some distortion at both ends of the zoom.Poor results with flash and auto ISO.
photographypress.co.uk Professional Review.
Fuji FinePix Z1 Digital Camera
Comments:
Review Verdict: The Fuji FinePix Z1 is a stunning new compact, featuring folded optics that helps keep the camera extremely thin.
Review Verdict: The Fuji FinePix Z1 is a stunning new compact, featuring folded optics that helps keep the camera extremely thin.
QuickTake:
Pros: Stylish, well made and simple to use digital compact with good resolution and picture quality with low noise at higher ISOs.
Cons: Lack of manual controls, flimsy and fiddly plastic memory card/battery cover, no optical viewfinder and counter intuitive menus.
cameras.co.uk Professional Review.
Fuji Finepix Z1 Review and Where to Find the Best Prices
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Fuji Finepix Z1 Review and Where to Find the Best Prices. Standard pocket sized digital camera. Comes with a cradle to rest camera in and recharge the lithium ion battery.
Review Verdict: The Fuji Finepix Z1 is a very impressive ultra compact digital camera. I was very taken with the design and this is backed up by very good picture quality. This is one of the best slim digital cameras I have tested.
Fuji Finepix Z1 Review and Where to Find the Best Prices. Standard pocket sized digital camera. Comes with a cradle to rest camera in and recharge the lithium ion battery.
Review Verdict: The Fuji Finepix Z1 is a very impressive ultra compact digital camera. I was very taken with the design and this is backed up by very good picture quality. This is one of the best slim digital cameras I have tested.
QuickTake:
Pros: Design and build quality, Picture quality,
Cons: Menu system,
businessweek.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm's FinePix Z1
Comments:
There's no denying FujiFilm's purse-size camera looks cool. The pity is that performance doesn't match package
There's no denying FujiFilm's purse-size camera looks cool. The pity is that performance doesn't match package
techradar.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
The Z1 has a robust feel to it, mainly due to its metal-body construction
Review Verdict: There appeared to be a slight lack of sharpness compared with much of the competition and higher levels of digital noise afflicting some images. There's no denying that the Z1 is aggressively priced but if it's outright photo quality you want, you're bett
The Z1 has a robust feel to it, mainly due to its metal-body construction
Review Verdict: There appeared to be a slight lack of sharpness compared with much of the competition and higher levels of digital noise afflicting some images. There's no denying that the Z1 is aggressively priced but if it's outright photo quality you want, you're bett
QuickTake:
Pros: Good value for money, Robust
Cons: Lack of features, Image quality average
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 458 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 458 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Fujifilm FinePix Z1 (black)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The pocket-friendly ultracompact Fujifilm FinePix Z1 delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
Review Verdict: The pocket-friendly ultracompact Fujifilm FinePix Z1 delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
QuickTake:
Pros: Low image noise at high ISO settings; quick performance; versatile 2.5-inch LCD; stylish.
Cons: No continuous-shooting mode; few adjustable settings and scene modes; tripod mount and ports in included dock instead of camera.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
A stylish 5-megapixel ultracompact that's especially strong in low light
A stylish 5-megapixel ultracompact that's especially strong in low light
QuickTake:
Pros: Low image noise at high ISO settings; quick performance; versatile 64mm LCD; stylish
Cons: No continuous-shooting mode; few adjustable settings and scene modes; tripod mount and ports in included dock instead of camera
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Review - Digital Cameras
Comments:
A stylish 5-megapixel ultracompact that's especially strong in low light.
Review Verdict: This pocket-friendly ultracompact delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
A stylish 5-megapixel ultracompact that's especially strong in low light.
Review Verdict: This pocket-friendly ultracompact delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
QuickTake:
Pros: Low image noise at high ISO settings, Quick performance, Versatile 2.5-inch LCD, Stylish
Cons: No continuous-shooting mode, Few adjustable settings and scene modes, Tripod mount and ports in included dock instead of camera
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
This pocket-friendly ultracompact delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
This pocket-friendly ultracompact delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
QuickTake:
Pros: Low image noise at high ISO settings; quick performance; versatile 2.5-inch LCD; stylish.
Cons: No continuous-shooting mode; few adjustable settings and scene modes; tripod mount and ports in included dock instead of camera.
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
This tiny five-megapixel digicam take pictures that will make you proud.
This tiny five-megapixel digicam take pictures that will make you proud.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
Megapixels: 5.1, Included Memory Amount: 16 MB, Included Memory: Media Card, Media Format: xD-Picture Card, Maximum...
Review Verdict: The Z1's stylish looks, easy-to-use features, and large LCD make for a good shooting experience. But in our hands-on tests, image quality wasn't very consistent.
Megapixels: 5.1, Included Memory Amount: 16 MB, Included Memory: Media Card, Media Format: xD-Picture Card, Maximum...
Review Verdict: The Z1's stylish looks, easy-to-use features, and large LCD make for a good shooting experience. But in our hands-on tests, image quality wasn't very consistent.
QuickTake:
Pros: Very portable. Large 2.5-inch LCD. Fuji's Real Photo Technology decreases blur in low-light shots.
Cons: Pricey. Boosting the ISO quickly can compromise image quality.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Fujifilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
The pocket-friendly ultracompact Fujifilm FinePix Z1 delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
The pocket-friendly ultracompact Fujifilm FinePix Z1 delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.
QuickTake:
Pros: Low image noise at high ISO settings; quick performance; versatile 2.5-inch LCD; stylish.
Cons: No continuous-shooting mode; few adjustable settings and scene modes; tripod mount and ports in included dock instead of camera.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Fujifilm's Simple, Slim Shooter
Comments:
The FinePix Z1 point-and-shoot camera is easy to use and stylish, but its image quality is lacking.
The FinePix Z1 point-and-shoot camera is easy to use and stylish, but its image quality is lacking.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1 Review
Comments:
The 5-megapixel FinePix Z1 definitely has high style.
The 5-megapixel FinePix Z1 definitely has high style.
QuickTake:
Pros: Chic; slim 5MP digicam with 2.5-inch LCD
Cons: No viewfinder; poor LCD screen; uses proprietary battery
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
FujiFilm FinePix Z1
Comments:
Review Verdict: Not a bad camera. It looks stylish, but if you're after quality photos and a bunch of manual settings to tweak them, look elsewhere.
Review Verdict: Not a bad camera. It looks stylish, but if you're after quality photos and a bunch of manual settings to tweak them, look elsewhere.
QuickTake:
Pros: Looks great, beautiful LCD, very portable
Cons: Mediocre image quality, lack of features
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Z1 Digital Camera
Comments:
The Fujifilm Z1 is slim, sleek and very sexy. But is it a case of style over substance?
Review Verdict: There can be no doubt that the FinePix Z1 is a great looking camera, and it will appeal to the fashion conscious social photographer. It has extremely fast performance, is easy to use and sufficiently robust to survive living in a handbag or coat pocket.
The Fujifilm Z1 is slim, sleek and very sexy. But is it a case of style over substance?
Review Verdict: There can be no doubt that the FinePix Z1 is a great looking camera, and it will appeal to the fashion conscious social photographer. It has extremely fast performance, is easy to use and sufficiently robust to survive living in a handbag or coat pocket.
machome.com Professional Review.
FinePix Z1
Comments:
Take this ultra-slim, good-looking camera Take this ultra-slim, good-looking camera everywhere
Review Verdict: High-capacity xD card
Take this ultra-slim, good-looking camera Take this ultra-slim, good-looking camera everywhere
Review Verdict: High-capacity xD card
QuickTake:
Pros: Ultra-portable, great design, fast performance, easy to use, low image noise, high-quality movie
Cons: Above average purple fringing, low saturation images in Standard color mode, only 16MB
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom
Comments:
Several of the big camera manufacturers seem to think there is room for good-looking but low-featured point-and-shoot digicams on the market. With the FinePix Z1 Zoom, Fujifilm has proved itself no exception.
Review Verdict: If you have any ambitions beyond aiming the camera at the subject of your pictures, the FinePix Z1 Zoom probably isn't for you. If you want an efficient point-and-press workhorse, it might be nearer the mark, although you can get the same or better for le
Several of the big camera manufacturers seem to think there is room for good-looking but low-featured point-and-shoot digicams on the market. With the FinePix Z1 Zoom, Fujifilm has proved itself no exception.
Review Verdict: If you have any ambitions beyond aiming the camera at the subject of your pictures, the FinePix Z1 Zoom probably isn't for you. If you want an efficient point-and-press workhorse, it might be nearer the mark, although you can get the same or better for le
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Fuji FinePix Z1 - Digital SLR Reviews
Comments:
Fujifilm has been making tidy little compacts for quite a while...
Fujifilm has been making tidy little compacts for quite a while...
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great camera would definitely buy another. more megs would be nice but looking at the z10 for that option. would like asa/iso to go up to 1600 but only goes to 800. <br>digital lense use is blurry. absolutely love the compact size! on/off front cover