Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Launched July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S1 was introduced 18 months before the FZ300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ300
Fujifilm S1 | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S1
FZ300 | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ300
Fujifilm S1 | FZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the FZ300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ300 is 60 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ300.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 680g (1.50 lbs) | 691g (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 380 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $598 |