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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 11 years later than the G1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-S10 G1 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 143 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 G1 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-S10 G1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the G1.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and G1 is 73 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and G1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
83
manual focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography info
Panasonic G1 Street photography info
75
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
more heavy than competitors in class (465g)
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
86
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization
MP count great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
76
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count great (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (465 grams)
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization
MP count great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (465 grams)
18
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $0