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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic S1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was unveiled 5 years before the S1R and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T1 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm X-T1

 S1R Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2014Fresher by 58 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T1 S1R 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the S1R.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and S1R is 79 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and S1R.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer you extra detail having an extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
amazing resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
66
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (360 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
63
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 shots)
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
33
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 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 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter 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 (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 440g (0.97 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
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 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 feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots One Two
Retail pricing $1,300 $3,698