Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1
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55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 100S
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(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Launched January 2021
Panasonic S1
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Introduced February 2019
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm GFX 100S was introduced 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2021 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Crisper display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| S1 | Fujifilm GFX 100S |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S1 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S1.
As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer extra detail using its extra 78MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
heavier than competitors in class (900 grams)
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (380 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (900g)
screen is not selfie friendly
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (900 grams)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2021-01-27 | 2019-02-01 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/125s | 1/320s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 pounds) | 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 460 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | - |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Launch price | $5,999 | $2,498 |
