Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2010
(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
- Released January 2011
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX700 was revealed 5 months prior to the S1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX700 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic S1
FX700 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FX700
S1 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic S1
FX700 | S1 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX700 compared to the S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and S1.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $269 |