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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the S1 (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced around the same time to the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T30 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 S1 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T30 S1 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2019Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the S1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S1 is 82 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, 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 - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 1021g (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 380 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail cost $899 $2,498