• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S1800 advantages over Panasonic SZ10

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 288 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Panasonic SZ10 advantages over Fujifilm S1800

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    9 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    177g vs 432g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S2550HD

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $129
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic SZ10 vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $129
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic SZ10 vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Compared to Fujifilm S2950

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2950
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S2950

Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S2950
  • $129
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic SZ10 vs Fujifilm S2950

Compared to Nikon S6400

Fujifilm S1800
Nikon S6400
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Nikon S6400

Panasonic SZ10
Nikon S6400
  • $129
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic SZ10 vs Nikon S6400

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Fujifilm S1800
Panasonic SZ8
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S1800 vs Panasonic SZ8

Panasonic SZ10
Panasonic SZ8
  • $129
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ8

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