Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 8 months after the GX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the GX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic GX1
Fujifilm XF1 | GX1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | February 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm XF1
GX1 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic GX1
Fujifilm XF1 | GX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the GX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and GX1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and GX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX1 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) | 318 grams (0.70 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 199 | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $380 | $228 |