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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87 Imaging
51 Features
54 Overall
52

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Released May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic GX1
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-S20 was introduced 11 years after the GX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X-S20 grades against the GX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GX1

		

		

			
 X-S20 GX1 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2012More modern by 138 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kCrisper screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 GX1 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GX1

		

		

			
 X-S20 GX1 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-S20 compared to the GX1.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and GX1 is 72 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and GX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
83
 has manual focus
 great MP (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
70
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
Panasonic GX1 Street photography info
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
69
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
86
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery (750 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
46
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (300 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
77
 great battery (750 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 great MP (26MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
65
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (300 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 saves RAW files
 great battery (750 shots)
62
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (300 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (491g)
32
 has touchscreen
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 491 gr (1.08 pounds) 318 gr (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,299 $228