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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 4 months before the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T3 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 S1 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T3 S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2019Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the S1.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and S1 is 71 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and S1.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (380 shots)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
34
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 pounds) 1021g (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage slots 2 2
Launch price $1,500 $2,498