Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H
Portability
82 Imaging
71 Features
84 Overall
76
82 Imaging
71 Features
84 Overall
76
Portability
52 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
80
52 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Announced August 2019
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Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic S1H, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the S1H (24MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic S1H
| Fujifilm X-T30 | S1H |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-T30
| S1H | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2330k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+1290k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S1H
| Fujifilm X-T30 | S1H | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | August 2019 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the S1H.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S1H is 82 and 52 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S1H.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery power (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
good battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2019-08-28 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 26 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| 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 data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 2,330k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| 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 | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/320s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 5952x3988 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 1052g (2.32 lb) |
| 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | One | Dual |
| Launch cost | $899 | $3,998 |
