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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and XS1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 5 months prior to the XS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm F800EXR XS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 XS1 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm F800EXR XS1 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys physical 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the XS1.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and XS1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
68
lighter than competition (232 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $130