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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100T
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100V
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed August 2019
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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100F was revealed 3 years earlier than the S1H which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up vs the S1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X100F S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X100F

 S1H Fujifilm X100F 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2017Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kSharper display (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X100F S1H 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100F has external measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F vs the S1H.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100F and S1H.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged Fujifilm X100F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
69
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (390 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
77
good battery (390 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
good battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging details
Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X100FPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100F Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2019-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lb) 1052 grams (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 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 390 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $1,300 $3,998