Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF6
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2013
- New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GF5
- Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.
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Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Panasonic GF6
| Fujifilm X-E1 | GF6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-E1
| GF6 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GF6
| Fujifilm X-E1 | GF6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | April 2013 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the GF6.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF6.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier.
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X-E1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-02-28 | 2013-04-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Pro | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 323 gr (0.71 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 622 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $600 | $326 |