Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 3 years after the GM1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the GM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GM1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GM1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 provides a benefit in sensor technology.