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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 18 months after the FZ200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S1 FZ200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012More modern by 18 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ200 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S1 FZ200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 features external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the FZ200.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ200 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ200.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (680 grams)
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
63
good battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery life (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (588g)
resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (680 grams)
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $499