Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF1

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 4 years after the GF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the GF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF1 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.