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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

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
  • Launched August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 3 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X30 S1 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm X30

 S1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm X30 S1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S1 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and S1.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit 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 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
62
better than average battery life (470 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $269