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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 21 months later than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm XF1 S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S1 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm XF1 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the S1.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (255g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
60
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (255g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
53
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $269