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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched at a similar time to the G6 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-E1 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 G6 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-E1 G6 
IntroducedFebruary 2013April 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the G6.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and G6 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and G6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Panasonic G6 Street photography features
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
48
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography details
Panasonic G6 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
72
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography info
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging info
Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-E1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2013-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 350 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $750