Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF1

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 11 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF1 is 73 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.