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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was launched 3 years after the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T5 S1 
AnnouncedNovember 2022February 2019Newer by 46 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 S1 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kClearer display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X-T5 S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs the S1.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and S1 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-T5 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than average in class (557 grams)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (580 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (380 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery life (580 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (557g)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (580 CIPA)
two card slots
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (557 grams)
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 82 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,840k 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 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 grams (1.23 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 580 shots 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $1,699 $2,498