Compare Fujifilm X-T30 III vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II
In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm X-T30 III and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $999 (Body Only) and $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
Fujifilm X-T30 III |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 118.4× 82.8× 46.8 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | 378g (with battery and card) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 4 (Back-illuminated) | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | APS-C (23.5× 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1 Megapixels | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO range | 160 – 12,800 (Native); Expandable to 80 – 51,200 | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Stabilization | No In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); Digital IS available for video | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilting Touchscreen LCD (1.62M-dot) | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | 2.36M-dot OLED Color Viewfinder; 0.62x magnification | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 Intelligent Hybrid AF points (PDAF + CDAF) | 779 points |
| AF System | X-Processor 5 AI-driven Subject Detection | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| Eye AF | Yes; improved tracking for Humans, Animals, Birds, Cars, Trains, and Insects | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8 fps (Mechanical); Up to 30 fps (Electronic with 1.25x crop) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit), TIFF (8/16-bit via in-camera conversion) | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 6.2K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p; 1080p at 240p | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 2.5mm Mic jack (external adapter for headphones via USB-C) | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot (located in battery compartment) | Dual Slots |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11n) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth 4.2) | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W126S | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 315 shots (Up to 425 in Economy Mode) | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Yes | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | X-T30 III Body, NP-W126S Battery, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | $999 (Body Only) | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | X-T30 III - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |