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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Released August 2019
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic S1H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty similar but the X-S20 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was released 3 years after the S1H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X-S20 scores versus the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic S1H

 X-S20 S1H 
ReleasedMay 2023August 2019More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-S20

 S1H X-S20 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1840kSharper screen (+490k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S1H

 X-S20 S1H 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys outer measurements 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 S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 compared to the S1H.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and S1H is 72 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and S1H.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger X-S20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
84
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
Panasonic S1H Street photography info
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
87
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (750 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (400 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
77
better than average battery pack (750 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (491g)
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (400 per charge)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (750 shots)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes external mic port
heavier than competition in class (491g)
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external mic jack
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2019-08-28
Body design 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 area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 86 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Slowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491 grams (1.08 pounds) 1052 grams (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 750 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail price $1,299 $3,998