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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1H, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 4 years prior to the S1H and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades vs the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T2 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-T2

 S1H Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedAugust 2019July 2016Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2330k1040kSharper screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T2 S1H 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. 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) and the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the S1H.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S1H is 76 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S1H.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
85
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
63
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (400 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
33
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external mic support
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 1052 grams (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Price at launch $1,600 $3,998