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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 10 years later than the G1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-A7 G1 
RevealedSeptember 2019January 2009Fresher by 130 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kCrisper display (+2300k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 G1 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-A7 G1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the G1.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and G1 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and G1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Panasonic G1
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (440 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G1 Travel photography advice
88
good battery power (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
18
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2009-01-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,760k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 360 gr (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 440 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $0