Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF1

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 9 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 features external 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) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the GF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GF1 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.