FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic S1
F300EXR | S1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S1 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic S1
F300EXR | S1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |