FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic S1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm AX350
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Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic S1
AX350 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |