Panasonic S1R vs Fujifilm X-E3
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and the Fujifilm X-E3 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2019 and September 2017. Both the S1R and the X-E3 are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are based on a full frame (S1R) and an APS-C (X-E3) sensor. The Panasonic has a resolution of 46.7 megapixels, whereas the Fujifilm provides 24 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
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Panasonic S1R | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
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Mirrorless system camera | Mirrorless system camera | |
Leica L mount lenses | Fujifilm X mount lenses | |
46.7 MP, Full Frame Sensor | 24 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
4K/60p Video | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO 100-25600 (50-51200) | ISO 200-12800 (100-51200) | |
Electronic viewfinder (5760k dots) | Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) | |
3.2" LCD, 2100k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | |
Fully flexible touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
9 shutter flaps per second | 8 shutter flaps per second | |
In-body stabilization | Lens stabilization only | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
380 shots per battery charge | 350 shots per battery charge | |
149 x 110 x 97 mm, 1016 g | 121 x 74 x 43 mm, 337 g |
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and the Fujifilm X-E3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Panasonic S1R and the Fujifilm X-E3 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The X-E3 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the S1R is only available in black.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Fujifilm X-E3 is considerably smaller (45 percent) than the Panasonic S1R. Moreover, the X-E3 is substantially lighter (67 percent) than the S1R. It is worth mentioning in this context that the S1R is splash and dust resistant, while the X-E3 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.
Concerning battery life, the S1R gets 380 shots out of its DMW-BLJ31 battery, while the X-E3 can take 350 images on a single charge of its NP-W126S power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic S1R» | 5.9 in | 4.3 in | 3.8 in | 35.8 oz | 380 | Y | Feb 2019 | 3,699 | Panasonic S1R | |||
Fujifilm X-E3« | 4.8 in | 2.9 in | 1.7 in | 11.9 oz | 350 | n | Sep 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
Canon 5DS« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 32.8 oz | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Fujifilm X-T30« » | 4.6 in | 3.3 in | 1.9 in | 13.5 oz | 380 | n | Feb 2019 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
Fujifilm X-T20« » | 4.6 in | 3.3 in | 1.6 in | 13.5 oz | 350 | n | Jan 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
Fujifilm X-A3« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 12.0 oz | 410 | n | Aug 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | ||
Fujifilm X-E2S« » | 5.1 in | 3.0 in | 1.5 in | 12.3 oz | 350 | n | Jan 2016 | 699 | - | Fujifilm X-E2S | ||
Fujifilm X-E2« » | 5.1 in | 3.0 in | 1.5 in | 12.3 oz | 350 | n | Oct 2013 | 999 | - | Fujifilm X-E2 | ||
Nikon Z7« » | 5.3 in | 4.0 in | 2.6 in | 23.8 oz | 330 | Y | Aug 2018 | 3,399 | Nikon Z7 | |||
Nikon D850« » | 5.7 in | 4.9 in | 3.1 in | 35.5 oz | 1840 | Y | Jul 2017 | 3,299 | Nikon D850 | |||
Panasonic S1« » | 5.9 in | 4.3 in | 3.8 in | 35.9 oz | 400 | Y | Feb 2019 | 2,499 | Panasonic S1 | |||
Panasonic S1H« » | 5.9 in | 4.5 in | 4.3 in | 37.1 oz | 400 | Y | May 2019 | 3,999 | Panasonic S1H | |||
Pentax K-1 II« » | 5.4 in | 4.3 in | 3.4 in | 35.6 oz | 670 | Y | Feb 2018 | 1,999 | Pentax K-1 II | |||
Sony A7 III« » | 5.0 in | 3.8 in | 2.9 in | 22.9 oz | 610 | Y | Feb 2018 | 1,999 | Sony A7 III | |||
Sony A7R III« » | 5.0 in | 3.8 in | 2.9 in | 22.9 oz | 650 | Y | Oct 2017 | 3,199 | - | Sony A7R III | ||
Sony A99 II« » | 5.6 in | 4.1 in | 3.0 in | 29.9 oz | 490 | Y | Sep 2016 | 3,199 | Sony A99 II | |||
Sony A850« » | 6.1 in | 4.6 in | 3.2 in | 31.6 oz | 880 | Y | Aug 2009 | 1,999 | - | Sony A850 | ||
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. |
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The X-E3 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 76 percent) than the S1R, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Panasonic S1R features a full frame sensor and the Fujifilm X-E3 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the X-E3 is 57 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 46.7MP, the S1R offers a higher resolution than the X-E3 (24MP), but the S1R nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.30μm versus 3.92μm for the X-E3) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the S1R is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 4 months) than the X-E3, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.
The resolution advantage of the Panasonic S1R implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the S1R for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41.8 x 27.9 inch or 106.3 x 70.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 33.5 x 22.3 inch or 85 x 56.7 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.9 x 18.6 inch or 70.8 x 47.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Fujifilm X-E3 are 30 x 20 inch or 76.2 x 50.8 cm for good quality, 24 x 16 inch or 61 x 40.6 cm for very good quality, and 20 x 13.3 inch or 50.8 x 33.9 cm for excellent quality prints.
The X-E3 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.
Unlike the X-E3, the S1R has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (187MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 50-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm X-E3 are ISO 200 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-51200.

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic S1R» | Full Frame | 46.7 | 8368 | 5584 | 4K/60p | 26.4 | 14.1 | 3525 | 100 | Panasonic S1R | |
Fujifilm X-E3« | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Canon 5DS« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/30p | 24.7 | 12.4 | 2381 | 87 | Canon 5DS | |
Fujifilm X-T30« » | APS-C | 26.0 | 6240 | 4160 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Fujifilm X-E2S« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-E2S | |
Fujifilm X-E2« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-E2 | |
Nikon Z7« » | Full Frame | 45.4 | 8256 | 5504 | 4K/30p | 26.3 | 14.6 | 2668 | 99 | Nikon Z7 | |
Nikon D850« » | Full Frame | 45.4 | 8256 | 5504 | 4K/30p | 26.4 | 14.8 | 2660 | 100 | Nikon D850 | |
Panasonic S1« » | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/60p | 25.2 | 14.5 | 3333 | 95 | Panasonic S1 | |
Panasonic S1H« » | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 6K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic S1H | |
Pentax K-1 II« » | Full Frame | 36.2 | 7360 | 4912 | 1080/60i | - | - | - | - | Pentax K-1 II | |
Sony A7 III« » | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | 25.0 | 14.7 | 3730 | 96 | Sony A7 III | |
Sony A7R III« » | Full Frame | 42.2 | 7952 | 5304 | 4K/30p | 26.0 | 14.7 | 3523 | 100 | Sony A7R III | |
Sony A99 II« » | Full Frame | 42.2 | 7952 | 5304 | 4K/30p | 25.4 | 13.4 | 2317 | 92 | Sony A99 II | |
Sony A850« » | Full Frame | 24.4 | 6048 | 4032 | - | 23.8 | 12.2 | 1415 | 79 | Sony A850 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the S1R provides a higher frame rate than the X-E3. It can shoot video footage at 4K/60p, while the Fujifilm is limited to 4K/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under consideration are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the S1R offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the X-E3 (5760k vs 2360k dots). The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Panasonic S1R and Fujifilm X-E3 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic S1R» | 5760 | Y | 3.2 | 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0 | n | Y | Panasonic S1R | |
Fujifilm X-E3« | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | n | n | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Canon 5DS« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS | |
Fujifilm X-T30« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Fujifilm X-E2S« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 7.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-E2S | |
Fujifilm X-E2« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 7.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-E2 | |
Nikon Z7« » | 3690 | Y | 3.2 | 2100 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0 | n | Y | Nikon Z7 | |
Nikon D850« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 2359 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0 | n | n | Nikon D850 | |
Panasonic S1« » | 5760 | Y | 3.2 | 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0 | n | Y | Panasonic S1 | |
Panasonic S1H« » | 5760 | Y | 3.2 | 2330 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0 | n | Y | Panasonic S1H | |
Pentax K-1 II« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1037 | full-flex | n | 1/8000s | 4.4 | n | Y | Pentax K-1 II | |
Sony A7 III« » | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0 | n | Y | Sony A7 III | |
Sony A7R III« » | 3686 | n | 3.0 | 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0 | n | Y | Sony A7R III | |
Sony A99 II« » | 2400 | Y | 3.0 | 1229 | full-flex | n | 1/8000s | 12.0 | n | Y | Sony A99 II | |
Sony A850« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 3.0 | n | Y | Sony A850 |
One feature that is present on the S1R, but is missing on the X-E3 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The Fujifilm X-E3 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.
The S1R writes its imaging data to SDHC or XQD cards, while the X-E3 uses SDXC cards. The S1R features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the X-E3 only has one slot. The S1R supports UHS-II cards (on both slots), while the X-E3 can use UHS-I cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Fujifilm X-E3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic S1R» | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | full | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Panasonic S1R | |
Fujifilm X-E3« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Canon 5DS« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS | |
Fujifilm X-T30« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Fujifilm X-E2S« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-E2S | |
Fujifilm X-E2« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-E2 | |
Nikon Z7« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Nikon Z7 | |
Nikon D850« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | Y | Y | Y | Nikon D850 | |
Panasonic S1« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | full | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Panasonic S1 | |
Panasonic S1H« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | full | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Panasonic S1H | |
Pentax K-1 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Pentax K-1 II | |
Sony A7 III« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.1 | Y | Y | Y | Sony A7 III | |
Sony A7R III« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.1 | Y | Y | Y | Sony A7R III | |
Sony A99 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Sony A99 II | |
Sony A850« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Sony A850 |
It is notable that the S1R has a headphone jack, which is not present on the X-E3 This port makes it possible to attach external headphones and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Panasonic S1R (unlike the X-E3) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the S1R and the X-E3 are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The X-E3 replaced the earlier Fujifilm X-E2S, while the S1R does not have a direct predecessor. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Panasonic and Fujifilm websites.
Review summary
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Panasonic S1R better than the Fujifilm X-E3 or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (46.7 vs 24MP) with a 40% higher linear resolution.
- High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
- Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
- Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
- More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
- Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (4K/60p versus 4K/30p).
- Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
- More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (5760k vs 2360k dots).
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.78x vs 0.41x).
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 1040k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has a full-flex screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (9 vs 8 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
- Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
- More solid recording: Has a full-sized HDMI port for a sturdy connection to an external recorder.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
- More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 1 year and 4 months after the X-E3).

Reasons to prefer the Fujifilm X-E3:
- Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
- Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
- More compact: Is smaller (121x74mm vs 149x110mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 679g or 67 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (76 percent cheaper at launch).
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in September 2017).
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the S1R is the clear winner of the match-up (24 : 6 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Panasonic S1R and the Fujifilm X-E3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the S1R or the X-E3 perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic S1R» | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Feb 2019 | 3,699 | Panasonic S1R | |||
Fujifilm X-E3« | + | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
Canon 5DS« » | + | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Fujifilm X-T30« » | + + | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Feb 2019 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
Fujifilm X-T20« » | + + | 82/100 | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
Fujifilm X-A3« » | - | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Aug 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | ||
Fujifilm X-E2S« » | - | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jan 2016 | 699 | - | Fujifilm X-E2S | ||
Fujifilm X-E2« » | - | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 5/5 | Oct 2013 | 999 | - | Fujifilm X-E2 | ||
Nikon Z7« » | + | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Aug 2018 | 3,399 | Nikon Z7 | |||
Nikon D850« » | + + | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jul 2017 | 3,299 | Nikon D850 | |||
Panasonic S1« » | + + | 88/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Feb 2019 | 2,499 | Panasonic S1 | |||
Panasonic S1H« » | - | - | - | - | - | May 2019 | 3,999 | Panasonic S1H | |||
Pentax K-1 II« » | - | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 1,999 | Pentax K-1 II | |||
Sony A7 III« » | + + | 89/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2018 | 1,999 | Sony A7 III | |||
Sony A7R III« » | + + | 90/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Oct 2017 | 3,199 | - | Sony A7R III | ||
Sony A99 II« » | - | 85/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2016 | 3,199 | Sony A99 II | |||
Sony A850« » | - | 75/100 | - | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2009 | 1,999 | - | Sony A850 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (-) not available. |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Panasonic S1R vs Fujifilm X-E3
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Panasonic S1R | Fujifilm X-E3 |
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Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | Leica L mount lenses | Fujifilm X mount lenses |
Launch Date | February 2019 | September 2017 |
Launch Price | USD 3699 | USD 899 |
Sensor Specs | Panasonic S1R | Fujifilm X-E3 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0 mm | 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area | 864 mm2 | 368.16 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 43.3 mm | 28.3 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 46.7 Megapixels | 24 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 8368 x 5584 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.30 μm | 3.92 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.41 MP/cm2 | 6.52 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | no AA filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 4K/60p Video | 4K/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-25600 ISO | 200-12800 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-51200 ISO | 100-51200 ISO |
Image Processor | Venus | X-Processor Pro |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 100 | .. |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 26.4 | .. |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 14.1 | .. |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 3525 | .. |
Screen Specs | Panasonic S1R | Fujifilm X-E3 |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.41x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 5760k dots | 2360k dots |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 2100k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fully flexible screen | Fixed screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Panasonic S1R | Fujifilm X-E3 |
Autofocus System | Contrast-detect AF | On-Sensor Phase-detect |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/8000/s | 1/4000/s |
Continuous Shooting | 9 shutter flaps/s | 8 shutter flaps/s |
Electronic Shutter | up to 1/8000s | up to 1/32000s |
Time-Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | Intervalometer built-in |
Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | Lens stabilization only |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | no On-Board Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC or XQD cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Single card slot |
UHS card support | Dual UHS-II | UHS-I |
Connectivity Specs | Panasonic S1R | Fujifilm X-E3 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | full HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | External MIC port |
Headphone Socket | Headphone port | no Headphone port |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | Wifi built-in |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | Bluetooth built-in |
Body Specs | Panasonic S1R | Fujifilm X-E3 |
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | DMW-BLJ31 | NP-W126S |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 shots per charge | 350 shots per charge |
In-Camera Charging | USB charging | USB charging |
Body Dimensions |
149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8 in) |
121 x 74 x 43 mm (4.8 x 2.9 x 1.7 in) |
Camera Weight | 1016 g (35.8 oz) | 337 g (11.9 oz) |
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