Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 19 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and S1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.