Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled within a month of the XS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic XS1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm T500
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic XS1
Fujifilm T500 | XS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and XS1.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 103g (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $130 |