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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV205
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
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV200 was released around the same time to the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JV200 scores vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic S1

 JV200 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm JV200

 S1 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic S1

 JV200 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 offers external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JV200 and the S1.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JV200 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition (125g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 180 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $49 $269