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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and XS1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was unveiled 12 months prior to the XS1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm F660EXR XS1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 XS1 Fujifilm F660EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm F660EXR XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the XS1.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and XS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (217 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
69
lighter than average (217 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (217 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $130