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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85 Imaging
47 Features
47 Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The X-S20 was revealed 13 years after the GF1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X-S20 scores vs the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GF1

		

		

			
 X-S20 GF1 
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2009Newer by 166 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 GF1 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF1

		

		

			
 X-S20 GF1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 features physical measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 versus the GF1.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and GF1 is 72 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and GF1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography details
84
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 more heavy than average (491g)
64
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
87
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery life (750 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
44
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography info
77
 great battery life (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (491g)
59
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography factors
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (750 CIPA)
60
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 has microphone jack
 more heavy than average (491g)
25
 has face detection focusing
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 491g (1.08 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $400