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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm SL1000 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 S1 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm SL1000 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the S1.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and S1 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (659g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
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better than average battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (659 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $269