Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      BrandFujifilmPanasonic
      ModelX-M1Lumix DMC-L1
      MSRP$699 body only, $799/£679.99 with 16-50mm
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Sensor TypeCMOS X-TRANS ICMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel7 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Photo Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      ProcessorEXR Processor II
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 32643136 x 2352
      Other ResolutionsS: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 16642560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalStandard, High, Super High
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set, Color Temperature Setting (2500k - 10,000K in 31 steps), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias & Magenta/Green Bias)
      Focus Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAFS, AFC, MF
      Number of Focus Points493
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Lens MountFujifilm XFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution920k dot207k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Shutter Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.6 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferapprox. 5.6fps (JPEG: max. 30 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      approx. 3.0fps (JPEG: max. 50 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      * SD card "Class10" or higher
      Flash Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / CommanderAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 20013.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV in 1/3 - 1EV Step for 3 or 5 Frames
      Video Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RR-90 (sold separately)
      Environmental Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Dimensions117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54")146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6.8 x 3.7"
      Package Weight2.1 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Battery PackNP-W126
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/MMC
      Other Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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