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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 17 months before the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm A170 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm A170

 S1 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm A170 S1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the S1.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic S1
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $80 $269