Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Announced April 2014
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Announced July 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GH2

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 4 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GH1
Fujifilm X-T1 | GH1 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 58 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-T1
GH1 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH1
Fujifilm X-T1 | GH1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the GH1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH1 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-04-14 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | 10.50 m |
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 440 grams (0.97 pounds) | 385 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,300 | $949 |