Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2013 |  | October 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-M1
| GF1 | Fujifilm X-M1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GF1
| Fujifilm X-M1 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-M1 | Panasonic 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 |