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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and XS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 20 months later than the XS1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm X30 XS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2013More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm X30

 XS1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm X30 XS1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the XS1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and XS1 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and XS1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
47
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery pack (470 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (423g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $130