Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G100

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the G100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic G100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the G100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and G100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and G100.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.