Panasonic DC-S1RMK

Panasonic DC-S1RMK

Panasonic
79 Overall Score
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Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024

Fujifilm
92 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic DC-S1RMK

85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

The Panasonic S1R is praised for its exceptional image quality, comfortable handling despite its size, and intuitive menu system. Users upgrading from Micro Four Thirds or Canon find it a significant improvement, though the weight and battery life are noted as minor drawbacks. The camera's build quality and features like focus stacking and panoramic modes are well-received.

Pros
  • Exceptional image quality
  • Comfortable handling despite size
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Excellent build quality
  • Great EVF
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Battery life could be better
  • Learning curve for new users
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Handling and ergonomics 5
👍 Menu system 3
👍 Build quality 3
🤔 Weight and size 4
👎 Battery life 2

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024

85 out of 100 high confidence 93 reviews

The Fujifilm X-S20 is widely praised as a versatile hybrid camera that delivers stunning image quality, beautiful film simulations, and solid video performance in a compact, lightweight body. Users love the improved autofocus, excellent battery life, and intuitive controls, making it a great choice for both beginners and enthusiasts. However, some reviewers report overheating during extended use or in warm conditions, and a few note that autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes compared to Sony or Canon. Overall, the camera is seen as an outstanding value for its price point, especially for those who want great SOOC JPEGs and a fun shooting experience.

Pros
  • Stunning image quality and colors
  • Beautiful film simulations
  • Excellent battery life
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Improved autofocus performance
Cons
  • Overheating during extended use
  • Autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes
  • No weather sealing
  • Menu system can be complex for beginners
  • App connectivity issues reported
👍 Image quality 35
👍 Film simulations 20
🤔 Autofocus 18
👍 Battery life 15
👎 Overheating 12
👍 Build quality 14

Scores

Vlogging
Panasonic
64
Fujifilm
96
Product Photography
Panasonic
78
Fujifilm
95
Travel
Panasonic
62
Fujifilm
95
Youtube
Panasonic
75
Fujifilm
93
Beginner
Panasonic
78
Fujifilm
92
Photography
Panasonic
79
Fujifilm
92
Wedding Events
Panasonic
79
Fujifilm
92
Video
Panasonic
83
Fujifilm
92
Streaming
Panasonic
66
Fujifilm
89
Sports Wildlife
Panasonic
75
Fujifilm
85

Specifications

Panasonic DC-S1RMKFujifilm X-S X-S20
Sensor
TypeMOSX-Trans CMOS 4
Sizefull-frameaps-c
Megapixels47.29999923706055 MP★26.100000381469727 MP
ISO Range100★160
ProcessorVenus EngineX-Processor 5
Autofocus
AF Points
225
117
AF Type—Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 117
Eye AF—✓★
Animal AF—✓★
Subject Detection—✓★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)9 fps20 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—20 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K6K★
4K FPS60 fps60 fps
1080p FPS—240 fps★
10-bit—✓★
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
Codec14-bit RAWH.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight—0.49 kg★
Battery Life—750 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth—✓★
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C★
HDMIHDMI Type AMicro HDMI★
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Panasonic DC-S1RMK

  • Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong video (90th percentile)90th %ile

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024

  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024 is ¥852,796 cheaper (3.6x less).

Panasonic DC-S1RMK

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm X-S X-S20

Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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