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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced 11 months earlier than the S1H and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T3 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-T3

 S1H Fujifilm X-T3 
LaunchedAugust 2019September 2018More recent by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kClearer screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T3 S1H 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the S1H.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and S1H is 71 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and S1H.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 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
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 1052g (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,500 $3,998