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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was brought out 19 months later than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ200 matches up vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic S1

 FZ200 S1 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 S1 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic S1

 FZ200 S1 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ200 against the S1.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and S1 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and S1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic S1
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
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great battery power (540 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-18 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $269