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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 10 months after the FS12 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1800 grades against the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FS12

 S1800 FS12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010April 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FS12 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FS12

 S1800 FS12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1800 compared to the FS12.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and FS12 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and FS12.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S1800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FS12
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Alternate name FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-04-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $228