Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Revealed June 2020

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 7 years prior to the G100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the G100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic G100
Fujifilm X-A1 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Fujifilm X-A1
G100 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2020 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 79 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic G100
Fujifilm X-A1 | G100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the G100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and G100 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and G100.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-11-30 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 270 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $329 | $698 |