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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled at a similar time to the GM1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-A1 GM1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 GM1 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution1036k920kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-A1 GM1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013December 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the GM1.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and GM1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and GM1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography information
Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (204 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography info
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition (204g)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging highlights
31
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
35
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-A1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/50 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. 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 350 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $750