Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was unveiled 3 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with external dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the GH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GH1 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GH1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.