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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1800 was introduced 11 years prior to the S5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1800 scores vs the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic S5

 S1800 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S5 S1800 
ReleasedAugust 2020February 2010More modern by 128 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kClearer screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic S5

 S1800 S5 
Screen dimensions3"3.0"Equal screen measurement

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 against the S5.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and S5 is 78 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and S5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1800 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S5 will offer extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic S5
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-02 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 31
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.0 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 714 grams (1.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 - 440 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 2
Launch pricing $180 $1,999