Fujifilm FinePix
X100
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GX1

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100s vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Fujifilm FinePix X100

74

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

40

  

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix X100

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
73.0
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.9 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.4 EV
Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
1,001 ISO
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1400 ms startup delay
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X100
Overall image quality Better image quality 73.0 vs 55.0
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 More than 30% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.4 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 1.8 f-stops more dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Color depth Better color depth 22.9 bits vs 20.8 bits
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 Distinguishes 2.1 more bits of color
Focus points More focus points 49 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
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 Around 70% larger sensor
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,001 ISO vs 703 ISO
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 The X100 has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Optical vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 5 fps vs 4.2 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Startup delay Much less startup delay 1400 ms vs 3200 ms
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 2.3x less delay when turning on
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture around 30% more detail in your photos
Size Smaller 116x68x39 mm vs 127x75x54 mm
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 More than 40% smaller
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 259 ms vs 403 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 2.1"
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 Around 30% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $239.00 vs $1,565.13
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 The best price we've seen is $1,326 cheaper (6.5x less)
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm FinePix X100
74 vs 40
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix X100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Sensor size Large sensors Help
X100:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
DMC-GX1:Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649 - $699
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Thickness Is thicker
Macro focus Much worse macro focusing
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the FinePix X100
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,130 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$369 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the NEX-5N vs the FinePix X100
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Higher true resolution
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the FinePix X100
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599 - $600
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Sensor size Significantly smaller sensor
Battery life Slightly shorter battery life
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the FinePix X100
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the FinePix X100
Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,399 body only

$2,099 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Movie format Higher resolution movies
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the FinePix X100
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
Startup delay Much less startup delay
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the M9 vs the FinePix X100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 14-42mm lens
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Weight Slightly lighter
True resolution Lower true resolution
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 - $699 with 14-42mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

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