Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G10

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and G10 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was brought out 3 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the G10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and G10 is 87 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and G10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-M1 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-M1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.