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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100F
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic S1H, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 6 months after the S1H so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100V scores against the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X100V S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm X100V

 S1H Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1620kSharper screen (+710k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm X100V S1H 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2019Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V compared to the S1H.

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and S1H.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X100V will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478g)
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
74
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (420 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (400 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
76
good battery life (420 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm X100VPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100V Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-04 2019-08-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0 -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 gr (1.05 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $1,399 $3,998