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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was revealed 4 years before the S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 S1 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2015Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the S1.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
63
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
33
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 1021 gr (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $1,299 $2,498