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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and G100 (20MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was announced 2 years later than the G100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X-S20 grades vs the G100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic G100

 X-S20 G100 
IntroducedMay 2023June 2020More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 G100 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic G100

 X-S20 G100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1840k1840kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 against the G100.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and G100 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and G100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
84
has manual focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Panasonic G100 Street photography details
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
87
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery life (750 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography details
Panasonic G100 Travel photography details
77
good battery life (750 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count great (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (750 per charge)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic G100
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 352g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 750 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $698