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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 4 years later than the G1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-A1 G1 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 G1 Fujifilm X-A1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-A1 G1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the G1.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and G1 is 87 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and G1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A1 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Panasonic G1
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
31
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
18
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-A1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2009-01-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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. -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $0