Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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
X-T30 II (2021)
Lumix S1R (2019)
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £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/240p slow-mo | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — |
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