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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed about the same time to the S1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX300 scores vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic S1

 JX300 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S1 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic S1

 JX300 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the S1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Panasonic S1
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
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 (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 file 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 130g (0.29 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 180 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack 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 Single Single
Price at release $110 $269