Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G100

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.