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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 4 years before the XS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm A170 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm A170

 XS1 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm A170 XS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the XS1.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and XS1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery form - 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
Launch pricing $80 $130