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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
83 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 S1 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 S1 Fujifilm X20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S1.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S1 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and S1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
47
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (2/3")
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Panasonic S1
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (2/3")
 heavier than competition in class (353g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery life (270 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (2/3")
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
61
 great battery life (270 per charge)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
62
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
55
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (270 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (2/3")
 no Time Lapse recording
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
 heavier than competition in class (353g)
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 270 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $269