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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Renewed by Epson R-D1x
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic FX75, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and FX75 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the FX75 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the R-D1 matches up versus the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Panasonic FX75

 R-D1 FX75 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Epson R-D1

 FX75 R-D1 
IntroducedJune 2010March 2004More modern by 75 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic FX75

 R-D1 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 has external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R-D1 against the FX75.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and FX75 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and FX75.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX75 will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography information
Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
38
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Panasonic FX75
 Epson R-D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2004-03-11 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,709 $139