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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic L1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 4 years after the L1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic L1

 Fujifilm X-S1 L1 
IntroducedNovember 2011April 2007More modern by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kSharper display (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 L1 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic L1

 Fujifilm X-S1 L1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the L1.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L1 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
Panasonic L1 Street photography features
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (606 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
44
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
43
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than competition (606 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic L1
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-11-24 2007-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Crop factor 4.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $1,500