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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 3 years after the GF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the GF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-M1 GF1 
LaunchedSeptember 2013October 2009Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GF1 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-M1 GF1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 has external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the GF1.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GF1 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GF1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-M1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography information
Panasonic GF1 Street photography information
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
59
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging factors
31
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
25
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-09-17 2009-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 385g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $400