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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Launched February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 13 months later than the S1R making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the S1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T4 S1R 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2019More recent by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm X-T4

 S1R Fujifilm X-T4 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm X-T4 S1R 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 provides external dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus the S1R.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and S1R is 67 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and S1R.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
87
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
heavier than average (607 grams)
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (500 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (360 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
75
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (607 grams)
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,020 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (500 shots)
has dual storage slots
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than average (607 grams)
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (1,020g)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 47MP
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 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 grams (1.34 pounds) 1020 grams (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 500 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,700 $3,698