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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 5 months before the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR matches up versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic S1

 F300EXR S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S1 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic S1

 F300EXR S1 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR against the S1.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The F300EXR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (117g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $269