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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X30 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X30

 S1 Fujifilm X30 
RevealedFebruary 2019August 2014Fresher by 54 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kSharper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X30 S1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S1 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (423g)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery pack (380 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
62
good battery power (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery pack (380 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average (423g)
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-08-26 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 4.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lb) 1021 gr (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One Two
Launch pricing $499 $2,498