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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic S1H, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 6 years before the S1H and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up vs the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T1 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-T1

 S1H Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedAugust 2019April 2014More recent by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kClearer screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T1 S1H 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic S1H in the latest 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 are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the S1H.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and S1H.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
67
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with mic port
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 2019-08-28
Body design 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 1052g (2.32 lbs)
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 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $1,300 $3,998