- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic GF1 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the GF1.
- 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X20 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Fujifilm X10
X10 vs X20 |
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Successor: |
Panasonic GF2
GF1 vs GF2 |
Fujifilm X30
X20 vs X30 |
General | ||
Model Number: | GF1 | X20 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $899.95 | $599.95 |
Street Price: | $499.00 | |
Date Available: | 2009-10-01 | 2013-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 10.1 oz (285 g) |
12.7 oz
(361 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.7 x
2.8 x
1.4 in. (119 x 71 x 36 mm) |
4.6 x
2.7 x
2.2 in. (117 x 70 x 57 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.0 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 2/3 inch |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 58.08mm2 (8.8mm x 6.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns | 2.20 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | X-Trans II |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.2 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 513 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1864 (5.2 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 9600 x 1624 (15.6 MP, Other), 9600 x 1080 (10.4 MP, Other), 7680 x 1624 (12.5 MP, Other), 7680 x 1080 (8.3 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 12.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
Lens: | Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 LUMIX G VARIO ASPH. MEGA OIS | Fujinon optical zoom lens; 9 groups 11 lenses (3 aspherical glass molded lenses included) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 90mm | 28 - 112mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 45mm | 7.1 - 28.4mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.21x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | f/2.0 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/11 (7-blade aperture diaphragm) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | Via optional adapter ring |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF): Multi, Area, Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe | Optical viewfinder equipped with digital trans panel, ~85% coverage, built-in eye sensor, diopter adjustment |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color temperature selection |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Sports, Party, Baby 1/2, Pet, Food, Travel Date | Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Underwater; Film Simulation, Motion Panorama 360, Pro focus, Pro low light, Advanced Anti Blur, Multiple Exposure. |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO AUTO (800): Wide : Approx. 50 cm - 7.0 m / 1.6 ft. - 22.9 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 80 cm - 5.0 m / 2.6 ft. - 16.4 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/1000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW | RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | |
Connections (extended): | Remote socket, mini HDMI | Mini HDMI (Type C), USB/Microphone input (only with MIC - ST1 with adapter sold separately) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.70 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.69 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 13 | 11 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.41 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.104 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.89 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots | 270 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary NP-50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargea | 1 x Proprietary NP-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | PhotofunStudio HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, USB Driver | Fujifilm CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Viewer: Windows8/7/Vista/XP, MacOS X 10.6+ |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | "Ultra-portable, stylish, interchangeable lens camera". Micro Four Thirds lens mount, built-in flash, flash hot-shoe, optional EVF, Intelligent Auto, HD movies, HDMI output. | New 12 MP 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor, Improved EXR Processor II, Intelligent Hybrid AF. Available in black or two-tone silver and black. |