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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
92
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic G1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was manufactured 11 years after the G1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T4 G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2009More modern by 136 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 G1 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-T4 G1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys outside measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the G1.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and G1 is 67 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T4 and G1.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T4 will give more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Panasonic G1
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (607 grams)
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
75
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
amazing megapixels (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (607 grams)
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
84
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
has dual storage slots
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T4
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (607 grams)
18
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-24 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607g (1.34 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $0