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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was introduced 17 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F70EXR scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic S1

 F70EXR S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S1 F70EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S1

 F70EXR S1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F70EXR versus the S1.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and S1.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
60
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
31
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 205g (0.45 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $269