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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic S1H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 18 months after the S1H which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-E4 S1H 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021August 2019Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-E4

 S1H Fujifilm X-E4 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1620kSharper screen (+710k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-E4 S1H 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 offers external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the S1H.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and S1H is 86 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and S1H.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
85
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Panasonic S1H Street photography info
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery pack (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
88
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 shots)
heavier than average (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
82
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external mic jack
heavier than average (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 58 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lb) 1052 grams (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 380 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $849 $3,998