Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

Fujifilm
86 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9

Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9

Panasonic
92 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

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

Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9

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Scores

Video
Fujifilm
92
Panasonic
94
Beginner
Fujifilm
84
Panasonic
93
Wedding Events
Fujifilm
91
Panasonic
93
Sports Wildlife
Fujifilm
85
Panasonic
93
Product Photography
Fujifilm
91
Panasonic
81
Youtube
Fujifilm
90
Panasonic
84
Photography
Fujifilm
89
Panasonic
87
Streaming
Fujifilm
87
Panasonic
77
Vlogging
Fujifilm
85
Panasonic
75
Travel
Fujifilm
82
Panasonic
73

Specifications

Fujifilm X-S X-S20Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9
Sensor
TypeX-Trans BSI CMOS 4CMOS
Sizeaps-cfull-frame
Megapixels26.100000381469727 MP★24.100000381469727 MP
ISO Range160100★
ProcessorX-Processor 5—
Autofocus
AF Points
117
779
AF TypeContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 117Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps70 fps★
Burst (Electronic)20 fps70 fps★
Max Shutter1/320001/2000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution6K6K
4K FPS60 fps120 fps★
1080p FPS240 fps240 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecH.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-BitMOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots5.8M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.80 kg
Battery Life750 shots1150 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIMicro HDMI★HDMI Output
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile

Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile

Pricing

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black is MX$28,016 cheaper (1.8x less).

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black0.002score per dollar
vs
Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY90.001score per dollar

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black offers 2.0x better value for money

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9

Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Better at:

TravelYoutubeVloggingStreamingProduct Photography

Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9 Better at:

VideoBeginnerWedding EventsSports Wildlife

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