Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Lumix S1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) Starting from £1599 new Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Lumix Lumix S1 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?

Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)

  • Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
  • Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
  • Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
  • X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor

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 fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)Lumix S1 (2019)
Price £1,599 £1,499
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals
Stabilisation None (lens-based only) 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic 9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life 440 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 497g body only 898g body only
Dimensions 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) 3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fujifilm X-mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks
Genre Fujifilm X-Pro3Lumix S1
Street
9.0
4.0
Documentary
9.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
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