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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the S1H (24MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 2 years after the S1H which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T30 II S1H 
LaunchedSeptember 2021August 2019Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 S1H Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kClearer display (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T30 II S1H 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H 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 have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the S1H.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and S1H is 82 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and S1H.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 per charge)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
36
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have mic socket
heavier than others (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 62 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $900 $3,998