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X-E3vs Lumix S1R

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E3 (2017) Starting from £300 new Best for Street & Travel View X-E3
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Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

↓ Full specifications below

X-E3 (2017)

  • Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
  • Travel photographers prioritising size
  • Minimalist camera users

Lumix S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-E3 (2017)Lumix S1R (2019)
Price £300 £2,499
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III 47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24.3MP 47.3MP
Video 4K/15p, 1080p/60p 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Phase-detect AF, face detection DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) 9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight 337g (body only) 898g body only
Dimensions 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots 3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fujifilm X-mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks
Genre X-E3Lumix S1R
Street
9.0
4.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Portrait
8.0
9.0
Casual
8.5
Landscape
7.5
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.5
7.0
Sports & Action
5.0
Sports
4.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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