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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Released December 2013
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 2 years after the GM1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the GM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-E2S GM1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016December 2013Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GM1 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-E2S GM1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the GM1.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GM1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (204 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography factors
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than average (204g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
35
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
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 speed 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 350 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $750