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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm JX370 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm JX370

 XS1 Fujifilm JX370 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm JX370 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the XS1.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and XS1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (190 shots)
no Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 124g (0.27 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $159 $130