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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was announced 18 months prior to the S1H making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades versus the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-H1 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-H1

 S1H Fujifilm X-H1 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2018Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kSharper display (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-H1 S1H 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 features physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the S1H.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and S1H is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and S1H.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery (310 per charge)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery (310 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (400 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery (310 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with mic port
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at launch $1,300 $3,998