Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched April 2014
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Released June 2020

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 7 years prior to the G100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up vs the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G100
Fujifilm X-T1 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Fujifilm X-T1
G100 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Released | June 2020 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 75 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G100
Fujifilm X-T1 | G100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 has outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the G100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and G100 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G100.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-14 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (RGBW) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 440g (0.97 pounds) | 352g (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 270 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,300 | $698 |