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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 4 years prior to the S1R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades against the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 S1R Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2015More modern by 42 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S1R 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with outer 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) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the S1R.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S1R is 79 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S1R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1R will show greater detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
88
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count high (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
63
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
low battery life (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count high (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
33
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2019-02-01
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 1020 gr (2.25 lbs)
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 score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Storage slots One Dual
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