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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1800 matches up vs the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S1800 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SZ10 S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic SZ10

 S1800 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 compared to the SZ10.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and SZ10 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and SZ10.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
low fps (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $200