Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G1

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 4 years after the G1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the G1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and G1 is 87 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and G1.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.