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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 5 years after the GX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-T20 GX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2012More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GX1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-T20 GX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the GX1.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GX1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GX1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography details
Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography information
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
46
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
76
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
65
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (300 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine FHD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 383g (0.84 pounds) 318g (0.70 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $228