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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 12 years later than the G1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G1 
RevealedSeptember 2021January 2009More recent by 154 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 G1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the G1.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G1 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will resolve extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
58
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography details
Panasonic G1 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography features
Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
80
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
18
no video
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $900 $0