Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LF1

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LF1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The G1 X was revealed 20 months before the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G1 X grades against the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 X compared to the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and LF1 is 75 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and LF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G1 X will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.