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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
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 JV150 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 11 months earlier than the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm JV150 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm JV150

 S1 Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm JV150 S1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the S1.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and S1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (126g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others (126g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than average in class (117g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $269