Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S1
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm A100 was launched 23 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm A100 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm A100
| S1 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm A100 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 offers external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and S1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-04 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $269 |