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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Updated by Panasonic GM5
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the XP10 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The XP10 was revealed 4 years before the GM1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm XP10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XP10 matches up against the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic GM1

 XP10 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the FujiFilm XP10

 GM1 XP10 
AnnouncedDecember 2013February 2010More modern by 47 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic GM1

 XP10 GM1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the XP10 compared to the GM1.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and GM1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and GM1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XP10 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Panasonic GM1 Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (204g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
30
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography information
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
60
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
74
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
35
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic GM1
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2013-12-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $175 $750