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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was unveiled 4 months before the S1R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up vs the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T3 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm X-T3

 S1R Fujifilm X-T3 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T3 S1R 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2019Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the S1R.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and S1R is 71 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and S1R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2019-02-01
Body design 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 pounds) 1020 grams (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 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 390 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $1,500 $3,698