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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(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
Panasonic FZ300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S1 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ300 Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedJuly 2015January 2014More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S1 FZ300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
63
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
provides touch focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competitors in class (691 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
52
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
62
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (691g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
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