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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed 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 T500 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm T500 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm T500

 S1 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm T500 S1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the S1.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than others (117g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $269