Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic Lumix S1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T30 vs Lumix S1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic Lumix S1 Specs

X-T30

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm³ (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″)
  • 383g (12.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T30

Lumix S1

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 51200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount L Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 148.9 x 110 x 96.7mm³ (5.9″ x 4.3″ x 3.8″)
  • 1020g (32.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Lumix S1

X-T30 vs Lumix S1 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Panasonic Lumix S1

X-T30 vs Lumix S1: Viewfinder

X-T30 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.62x.

Lumix S1 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 5.76 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.78x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

X-T30 (0.62x)

Lumix S1 (0.78x)

Better choice: Panasonic Lumix S1

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Panasonic Lumix S1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T30 a better choice

X-T30

Lumix S1

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 24.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 6
Auto Focus points (4)

425 225
Larger lens selection (3)

25 11
Built-in flash (2)

Weighs less (2)

383g
(12.4 oz.)
1020g
(32.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

459cm³
(29 cu.in.)
1584cm³
(100 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T30 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the larger selection of lenses, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the Lumix S1. Another advantage over the Lumix S1: the more compact size.

The X-T30 scores 22 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic Lumix S1

X-T30

Lumix S1

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Better sensibility (4)

200 – 12800 ISO 100 – 51200 ISO
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

2.36 5.76
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 2.10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

380 400
USB 3.0 (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Lumix S1 are the larger sensor, the larger sensitivity and the better viewfinder. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the X-T30: the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

Yields 23 points for the Lumix S1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T30

Lumix S1

Sensor cleaning

Articulated screen

Touch screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
External microphone

WiFi

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Panasonic Lumix S1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T30 and Lumix S1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T30

Panasonic Lumix S1

22
23

We advise to choose the newest model: Fujifilm X-T30.