FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic SZ10
S1800 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm S1800
SZ10 | S1800 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 59 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic SZ10
S1800 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |