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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was introduced 8 years before the GF3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R-D1 scores versus the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Panasonic GF3

 R-D1 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Epson R-D1

 GF3 R-D1 
ReleasedAugust 2011March 2004More modern by 90 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k235kSharper screen (+225k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GF3

 R-D1 GF3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1 comes with exterior 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 GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1 versus the GF3.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and GF3 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and GF3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF3 will render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography details
Panasonic GF3 Street photography details
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography highlights
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography features
38
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
32
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GF3
 Epson R-D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Epson Panasonic
Model type Epson R-D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2004-03-11 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 264 grams (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,709 $360