Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S1

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was manufactured 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP200 and S1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP200 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.