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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
Panasonic GX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm XF1 GX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 GX1 Fujifilm XF1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm XF1 GX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and GX1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
71
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Panasonic GX1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
32
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
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