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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2007
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic L1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was introduced 8 years after the L1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades against the L1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic L1

 Fujifilm X-E2S L1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2007Newer by 107 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kSharper screen (+833k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 L1 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic L1

 Fujifilm X-E2S L1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the L1.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and L1 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and L1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will result in greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography factors
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography features
Panasonic L1 Street photography features
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (606g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Sports photography highlights
70
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
35
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic L1
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-01-15 2007-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 3
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $1,500