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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XP10 was introduced 23 months before the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the XP10 matches up vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic SZ1

 XP10 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm XP10

 SZ1 XP10 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ1

 XP10 SZ1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the XP10 and the SZ1.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and SZ1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography information
30
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
60
lighter than competition in class (135g)
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography factors
27
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ1
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $175 $179