Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G1

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and G1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was introduced 12 years after the G1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the G1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G1 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you more detail using its extra 90 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.