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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 13 months after the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm XP50 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S1 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm XP50 S1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 has external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the S1.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP50 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 220 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $269