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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 11 years after the GF1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2021October 2009Newer by 138 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GF1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the GF1.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
high megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
88
great battery pack (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
high megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
59
great battery power (380 per charge)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
high megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging advice
82
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
25
has face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2009-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $849 $400