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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was unveiled 17 months prior to the GM1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores against the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GM1 
Screen resolution1230k1036kCrisper screen (+194k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GM1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
IntroducedDecember 2013June 2012Newer by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GM1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers external dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the GM1.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GM1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GM1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography info
Panasonic GM1 Street photography info
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (204g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
45
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography info
53
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (300 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging highlights
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 300 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,169 $750