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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1H, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was manufactured 5 years prior to the S1H which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up versus the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 S1H Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2015Newer by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kCrisper screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S1H 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the S1H.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S1H.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
63
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (400 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
33
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video data 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
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Price at launch $1,299 $3,998