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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Released February 2019
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was released 3 years after the S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-H2 S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2019More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 S1 Fujifilm X-H2 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kClearer display (+480k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-H2 S1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the S1.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and S1 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Street photography with Panasonic S1
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (680 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (680 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count great (40MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (380 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (680 CIPA)
two card slots
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-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 surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 82 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 1021g (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 680 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD -
Card slots Two Two
Retail cost $1,999 $2,498