Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GM1

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 15 months earlier than the GM1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the GM1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and GM1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and GM1.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.