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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 5 months before the FZ100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1800 grades against the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ100

 S1800 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FZ100 S1800 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ100

 S1800 FZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has external 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 FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 against the FZ100.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and FZ100 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and FZ100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ100 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (540g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
64
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (540g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $500