Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF1

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 4 years after the GF1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the GF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and GF1 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and GF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A1 will have an edge in sensor technology.