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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm F800EXR S1 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 S1 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm F800EXR S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
68
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
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