Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic GF1

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XF10 versus Panasonic GF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was revealed 8 years after the GF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades vs the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF10 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF10 versus Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 versus the GF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and GF1 is 88 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and GF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF10 will render extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.