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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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)
  • 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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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

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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The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 6 months prior to the S1H and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

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.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
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 typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kClearer display (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S1H

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-T30 S1H 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2019Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
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 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
82
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
85
 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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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
78
 screen tilts up and down
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 does not have image stabilization
69
 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 Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
78
 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
76
 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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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
80
 good battery (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
64
 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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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
80
 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
80
 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
36
 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
70
 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)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic 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