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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 24 months prior to the S1R making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T20 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm X-T20

 S1R Fujifilm X-T20 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2017More recent by 24 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T20 S1R 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the S1R.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and S1R is 83 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and S1R.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1R will render more detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
76
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count great (47MP)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,020g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 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 surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 1020 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) -
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $900 $3,698