Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Launched August 2000
- Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 15 years earlier than the LX100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades vs the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Panasonic LX100
Fujifilm S1 Pro | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
LX100 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | August 2000 | More modern by 171 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 200k | Crisper screen (+721k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Panasonic LX100
Fujifilm S1 Pro | LX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro provides exterior measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the LX100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and LX100 is 56 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and LX100.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 Pro having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2000-08-08 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 4112 x 3088 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 320 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 200k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
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 |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 820g (1.81 pounds) | 393g (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $2,000 | $800 |