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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82 Imaging
46 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 4 years later than the G1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Panasonic G1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 51 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

		

		

			
 G1 Fujifilm X-E1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic G1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 G1 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the G1.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and G1 is 85 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and G1.
As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography factors
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
57
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Panasonic G1
66
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G1 Sports photography advice
48
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
33
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography information
Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
65
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
62
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 missing Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
68
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (2.8")
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse function
57
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging features
Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
32
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
18
 no video
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-E1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2009-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $0