Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Lumix S1R
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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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.
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.
Who should buy what
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 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 fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| 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) | ~360 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
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