• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic CM1 advantages over Fujifilm X70

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 44 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    204g vs 347g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    2074k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Panasonic CM1

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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.
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.

  • Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.

  • Read our Fujifilm X70 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Panasonic CM1
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic CM1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Fujifilm X70
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $849
  • APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Panasonic CM1
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic CM1 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Panasonic CM1
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic CM1 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X70
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Panasonic CM1
Ricoh GR II
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic CM1 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70
Ricoh GR II
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Panasonic CM1
Fujifilm XF10
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • NFC
  • Built-in GPS
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic CM1 vs Fujifilm XF10

Fujifilm X70
Fujifilm XF10
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Fujifilm XF10

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