Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic G1
Fujifilm X-T30 | G1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 123 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-T30
G1 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G1
Fujifilm X-T30 | G1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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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 |