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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 13 months after the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm JZ200 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 S1 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm JZ200 S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the S1.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition (117 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 135g (0.30 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $269