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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 9 months earlier than the GM1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades vs the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-E1 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 GM1 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedDecember 2013February 2013More modern by 9 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-E1 GM1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the GM1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GM1.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition in class (204g)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging details
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-E1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $750