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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 9 years after the GX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2021February 2012More modern by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GX1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys outer measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the GX1.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Panasonic GX1 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
65
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (300 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging information
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 364 gr (0.80 lb) 318 gr (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $849 $228