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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 10 years after the G1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T30 G1 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2009More modern by 123 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

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

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T30 G1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the G1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and G1 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and G1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Panasonic G1 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
80
good battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
18
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 360 gr (0.79 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 380 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $899 $0