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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 3 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm XP70 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S1 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm XP70 S1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the S1.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and S1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP70 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
65
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 $269