Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GX1
Fujifilm X-E4 | GX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2021 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 109 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-E4
GX1 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX1
Fujifilm X-E4 | GX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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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 |