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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed about the same time to the XS1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic XS1

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F900EXR XS1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

          

          

            
 XS1 Fujifilm F900EXR 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic XS1

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F900EXR XS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the XS1.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and XS1.
Clearly, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler.

            Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
43
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
30
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
55
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
66
 lighter than competitors in class (232g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
38
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (232g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
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
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $380 $130