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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 11 months before the ZS10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1800 matches up versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S1800 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ZS10 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS10

 S1800 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 vs the ZS10.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS10 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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