Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 3 years after the GF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with 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) and the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the GF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF1 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.