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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was introduced 4 years after the S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ300 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic S1

 FZ300 S1 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2011Newer by 56 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FZ300

 S1 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic S1

 FZ300 S1 

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 has outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 versus the S1.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and S1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (380 per charge)
environment proof
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (117 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-07-16 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $598 $269