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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released at a similar time to the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AX350 matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic S1

 AX350 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S1 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic S1

 AX350 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the AX350 and the S1.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and S1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
29
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
30
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 240 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $269