Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Previous Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
- Introduced January 2011

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 19 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic S1
Fujifilm F800EXR | S1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
S1 | Fujifilm F800EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S1
Fujifilm F800EXR | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR features external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S1.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-25 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $330 | $269 |