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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30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
  • Released October 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 12 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GF1 
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2009Fresher by 145 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 GF1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GF1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the GF1.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF1 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give you extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
high megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography details
80
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
high megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
59
good battery life (380 per charge)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
features face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 380 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $400