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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled at a similar time to the FH1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1600 grades against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic FH1

 S1600 FH1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 FH1 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FH1

 S1600 FH1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the FH1.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and FH1 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FH1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternate name FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 337g (0.74 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $150