Panasonic GM1 vs Fujifilm X100F

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Panasonic GM1 vs Fujifilm X100F

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic GM5
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100V
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Differences

Panasonic GM1 advantages over Fujifilm X100F

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Thinner
30 mm vs 52 mm
Thinner
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.3 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Fujifilm X100F advantages over Panasonic GM1

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

390 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
8 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
49 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
30 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Large Four Thirds sensor is impressive for a camera this small; Shares sensor and processor of GX7; Excellent image quality with class-leading high ISO performance; Responsive all-around performer; AF system is fast and accurate; Easy to use and responsive touchscreen; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Lightweight and pocketable design makes it easy to carry everywhere.
Can be awkward to use with larger lenses; Rear dial is easy to accidentally press; Lacks a hot-shoe for EVF or external flash; Weak built-in flash; 1/50s flash sync; No 1080p60 video; No external headphone jack or mic input.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X100F, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X100F Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL6

Panasonic GM1

Olympus E-PL6

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Fujifilm X100F

Olympus E-PL6

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Panasonic GM1

Fujifilm X100T

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

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Fujifilm X100F

Panasonic GM5

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Fast startup

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Compared to Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GF7

$479
4/3

$590
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Fujifilm X100F

Panasonic GF7

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$590
4/3

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X100V

Panasonic GM1

Fujifilm X100V

$479
4/3

Thinner

$1399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100V

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

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