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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1R, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S1R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T2 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm X-T2

 S1R Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2016More recent by 31 months
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T2 S1R 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the S1R.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S1R is 76 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S1R.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail because of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Panasonic S1R Street photography features
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
63
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
60
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2019-02-01
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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
Amount of lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 1020g (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 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II -
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,600 $3,698