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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
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
  • Released January 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic S1

 FX700 S1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FX700

 S1 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic S1

 FX700 S1 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Panasonic S1
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
62
lighter than others (117g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
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