Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic S1
Fujifilm T500 | S1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm T500
S1 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S1
Fujifilm T500 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |