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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 5 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T1 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 S1 Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedFebruary 2019April 2014More recent by 58 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T1 S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers exterior dimensions 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 sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the S1.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and S1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
67
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
63
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 shots)
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
33
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/320s
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Physical 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 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 350 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots One 2
Launch cost $1,300 $2,498