Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1
Portability
76 Imaging
66 Features
79 Overall
71
76 Imaging
66 Features
79 Overall
71
Portability
54 Imaging
74 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
74 Features
84 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Revealed July 2016
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Announced February 2019
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
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Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm X-T2 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| S1 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | July 2016 | More modern by 31 months |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm X-T2 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S1 is 76 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S1.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 has the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (380 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
environment sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-07-07 | 2019-02-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X-Processor Pro2 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | 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 | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| 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 | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/320 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 507g (1.12 lbs) | 1021g (2.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 380 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | - |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Pricing at release | $1,600 | $2,498 |