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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released 8 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm F600 EXR S1 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 S1 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm F600 EXR S1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the S1.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F600 EXR should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
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lighter than others in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $269