Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2012
- Updated by Panasonic GX7

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 5 months after the GX1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the GX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GX1
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
GX1 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GX1
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GX1 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outside dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the GX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX1.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-06-28 | 2012-02-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Pro | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 lbs) | 318 grams (0.70 lbs) |
Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $1,169 | $228 |