Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GM1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 7 years later than the GM1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the GM1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GM1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GM1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.