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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Launched October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 7 years after the GF1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-T20 GF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017October 2009Newer by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GF1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-T20 GF1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 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 vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the GF1.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF1 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will resolve greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography features
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography information
76
features focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
good battery pack (380 shots)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
25
supports face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 385 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $400