Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S1

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was revealed 13 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F770EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.