Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-M1 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced in September 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 was introduced in April 2007. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-M1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Highlights

      • 7 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 207k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 7 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-M1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Video Capture vs
      Sensor Type CMOS X-TRANS I vs CMOS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 7 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 3136 x 2352
      More Focus Points 49 vs 3
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 207k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/160 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) vs 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-M1.

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm S200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Ricoh CX3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FH2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S9700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Casio EX-Z29
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.10 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon Rebel XS
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      APS-C

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Panasonic L1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 over Fujifilm X-M1.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder vs Optical (pentamirror)
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1.

      Panasonic S5
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      APS-H

      44.8 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Leica TL2
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      APS-C

      24.6 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Olympus E-30
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Panasonic GF1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 207k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-M1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-M1 with Tilting screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.92x (0.46x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-M1.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 features a 7 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Fujifilm X-M1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-M1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 can take pictures up to 3136 x 2352 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm X-M1 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-M1 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-M1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-M1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-M1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 nothing can be done. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-M1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-M1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 has a single SD/MMC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-M1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-M1 and 13.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-M1 and 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-M1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 body has dimensions of 146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03"). Fujifilm X-M1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 weighs 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz).

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      117 mm

      67 mm

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      146 mm

      87 mm

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      67 mm

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      87 mm

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      39 mm

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      77 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and give them scores of 61 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 7 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      POOR
      52
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)


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