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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic S1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced very close to the S1R and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the S1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T30 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm X-T30

 S1R Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T30 S1R 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2019Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the S1R.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S1R is 82 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S1R.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Sports photography highlights
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
high MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 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
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 1020 grams (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 rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 380 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots 1 2
Price at release $899 $3,698