X-Pro1vs Lumix S1
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
View Lumix S1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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