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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S1H, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and S1H (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was announced 3 years later than the S1H and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T5 S1H 
LaunchedNovember 2022August 2019More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X-T5

 S1H Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1840kClearer screen (+490k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X-T5 S1H 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs the S1H.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and S1H is 70 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and S1H.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-T5 will render more detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
85
focusing manually
great MP (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
heavier than average in class (557 grams)
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
71
good battery (580 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
great MP (40MP)
heavier than average in class (557 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (580 shots)
has double storage slots
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (557g)
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 40MP 24MP
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
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 82 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6240x4160 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557g (1.23 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 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 580 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,699 $3,998