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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 6 years after the GF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016October 2009More modern by 77 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 GF1 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 GF1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the GF1.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF1 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will produce extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography information
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
good battery life (380 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging info
33
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
supports face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2009-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 385 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 350 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $400