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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 7 years after the G1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-E2S G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 G1 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-E2S G1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S features external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the G1.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and G1 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and G1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-E2S will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
76
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
58
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Panasonic G1 Street photography advice
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
70
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
35
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
18
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2009-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $0